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BV51 OEB

2001 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

21,258 mi
Last recorded21,258 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 OEB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 21,258 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 19,952 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 18,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 16,613 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 16,613 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 15,233 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 14,061 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 10,637 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 8,488 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 6,921 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 6,853 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 6,793 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 6,728 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 6,605 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 6,473 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 6,321 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 5,918 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 5,771 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 5,572 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 5,246 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 5,027 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 OEB is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 BV51 OEB, 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 OEB registered?

BV51 OEB is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is BV51 OEB safe to buy?

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