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AO51 DYA

2001 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,469 mi
Last recorded53,469 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 DYA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 53,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 52,315 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 50,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 45,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 43,261 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 43,261 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 40,278 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 41,927 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 41,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 33,785 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 29,871 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 28,233 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 22,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2013 22,797 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 22,680 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 22,449 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 19,932 miles

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

both handlebar grips need attention

Pass 28 Feb 2009 18,625 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 17,165 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,306 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 13,301 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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AO51 DYA is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO51 DYA, 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 AO51 DYA registered?

AO51 DYA is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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