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BV51 NVK

2001 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,567 mi
Last recorded35,567 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 NVK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 35,567 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 35,060 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 34,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system slightly deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 33,659 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 29,129 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 27,538 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 22,418 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 22,418 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2015 22,300 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 22,008 miles

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

tax disk fouling chain guard

Fail 20 Jun 2014 22,008 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

tax disk fouling chain guard

Pass 21 May 2013 21,553 miles

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

rear top box mount plate loose

Pass 19 May 2012 20,817 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 19,381 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 16,843 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 13,430 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 13,430 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 10,683 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 9,870 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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BV51 NVK is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BV51 NVK, 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 BV51 NVK registered?

BV51 NVK is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 18 November 2001.

Is BV51 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 NVK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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