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BF51 JAF

2001 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

19,804 mi
Last recorded19,804 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 JAF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 19,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 16,343 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 16,343 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 14,690 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 13,937 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 11,848 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 8,337 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 8,265 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 7,595 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 6,080 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 6,070 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 5,270 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 4,356 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 3,736 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 3,511 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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BF51 JAF is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BF51 JAF, 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 BF51 JAF registered?

BF51 JAF is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is BF51 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 JAF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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