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AE51 YVF

2001 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,511 mi
Last recorded41,511 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YVF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 41,511 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 40,968 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 40,968 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 40,689 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 40,573 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 40,450 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,148 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 40,142 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 40,142 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,792 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 39,542 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,263 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,676 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,338 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 35,316 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2012 32,467 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,024 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,329 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,739 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 21,194 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,845 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 14,039 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
Full Honda VFR800 reliability report

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AE51 YVF is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 24,676 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE51 YVF, 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 25 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 YVF registered?

AE51 YVF is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is AE51 YVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 YVF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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