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AP02 KSE

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,227 mi
Last recorded58,227 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 KSE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 58,227 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 58,089 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 56,711 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 54,013 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 51,634 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,019 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 45,175 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 19 May 2018 45,175 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 May 2017 42,078 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 402,858 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil right hand fork oil seal leaking. (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticking on right hand lock. (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 39,789 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,697 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,183 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,726 miles

Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 24,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,175 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 24,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,438 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2006 10,366 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 9,988 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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AP02 KSE is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2002 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 22,693 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP02 KSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP02 KSE is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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