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YD02 XET

2002 Honda VFR800A

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,813 mi
Last recorded28,813 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR800A17,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 XET
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 28,813 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 28,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 27,494 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 27,489 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 26,294 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2023 26,294 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 24,970 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 24,808 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 24,339 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,816 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 15,889 miles

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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YD02 XET is a 2002 Honda VFR800A in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YD02 XET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD02 XET registered?

YD02 XET is a 2002 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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