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FP51 EBF

2001 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,005 mi
Last recorded71,005 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 EBF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 71,005 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 70,936 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2024 70,936 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023
Fail 12 May 2023

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 69,967 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,677 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,045 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 66,045 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 63,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 61,959 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,485 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,705 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 49,981 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,876 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 49,869 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2012 49,830 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2012 49,830 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 49,623 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 49,060 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,694 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 41,590 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,329 miles

haedlamp deflectors fitted

wear front tyre

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
Full Honda VFR800 reliability report

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FP51 EBF is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FP51 EBF, 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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FP51 EBF is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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