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AE51 YVT

2001 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,933 mi
Last recorded39,933 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YVT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 39,933 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 37,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 37,828 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 36,117 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 34,901 miles

both tyres unevenly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2021 33,916 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 32,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 32,361 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 28,259 miles

Central Exhaust slightly loose mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 23,038 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has tight links, (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 23,026 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has tight links, (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 16,321 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 15,604 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 14,286 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 12,102 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 11,881 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 11,534 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 10,806 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 9,961 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 9,092 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 8,461 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 8,195 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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AE51 YVT is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AE51 YVT, 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 YVT registered?

AE51 YVT is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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The MOT history for AE51 YVT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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