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EO51 RZZ

2001 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,511 mi
Last recorded61,511 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 RZZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 61,511 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 59,934 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 59,096 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp missing from rear

Pass 11 May 2022 57,424 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 57,424 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 56,612 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 56,612 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 55,386 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 49,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 49,753 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 49,510 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,157 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 49,105 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,029 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,542 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,053 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 47,052 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

rear tyre low of pressure

Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,700 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,663 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,446 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 27,873 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jun 2008 27,873 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 22,886 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 19,649 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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EO51 RZZ is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EO51 RZZ, 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 EO51 RZZ registered?

EO51 RZZ is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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