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2002 Honda Vfr800-vtec MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Vfr800-vtec models manufactured in 2002, based on 30 real MOT test results.

83.3%
Pass Rate
16.7%
Fail Rate
30
Total Tests
21,448
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2002 Honda Vfr800-vtec MOT Analysis

The 2002 Honda Vfr800-vtec has an MOT pass rate of 83.3% based on 30 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 21,448 miles on the odometer. With a 16.7% failure rate, the 2002 Vfr800-vtec is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2002 Honda Vfr800-vtec is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 10.0% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle structure and attachments is the second most common issue at 6.7%. Motorcycle tyres follows at 3.3%.

⚠ Based on limited data (30 tests)

Top failures specific to 2002 models only. The overall Vfr800-vtec page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 10.0%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 6.7%
Motorcycle tyres 3.3%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Brakes10.0%3
2Motorcycle Structure And Attachments6.7%2
3Motorcycle Tyres3.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 21,448 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle brakes4.66% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments3.11% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres1.55% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes4.6610.0%3
Motorcycle structure and attachments3.116.7%2
Motorcycle tyres1.553.3%1

Mileage Statistics

21,448
Mean
21,810
Median
19,631
25th Percentile
23,746
75th Percentile
7.79% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2002 Honda Vfr800-vtec has an MOT pass rate of 83.3% based on 30 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 21,448 miles on the odometer. With a 16.7% failure rate, the 2002 Vfr800-vtec is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2002 Honda Vfr800-vtec, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 21,448 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle brakes — 10.0% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 10.0% of MOT failures on 2002 Honda Vfr800-vtec models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 6.7% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 6.7% of MOT failures on 2002 Honda Vfr800-vtec models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle tyres — 3.3% of failures

Motorcycle tyres issues account for 3.3% of MOT failures on 2002 Honda Vfr800-vtec models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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