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NL52 XXR

2002 Honda VFR800A

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

31,871 mi
Last recorded31,871 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR800A17,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 XXR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 31,871 miles

Battery cover missing

Rear tyre flat 8psi - set to 42psi to complete test

Fail 14 Jun 2025 31,838 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to brake binding on front (1.2.1 (g))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 29,263 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 27,861 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 24,616 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 24,497 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 24,131 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 23,141 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 20,835 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 20,759 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,341 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 20,308 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,779 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 18,172 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,898 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,050 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,189 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 10,025 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 7,450 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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NL52 XXR is a 2002 Honda VFR800A in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2002 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 17,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL52 XXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Honda VFR800A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NL52 XXR registered?

NL52 XXR is a 2002 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is NL52 XXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL52 XXR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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