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GK51 NYC

2001 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 7817cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,792 mi
Last recorded27,792 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 NYC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,817cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 27,792 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 27,792 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 24,752 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 24,742 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 21,963 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 21,949 miles

Central Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front slight brake bind

Pass 23 Oct 2020 16,928 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 16,928 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Mar 2019 15,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 12,553 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 10,035 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 10,035 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 6,682 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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GK51 NYC is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 7,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GK51 NYC, 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 GK51 NYC registered?

GK51 NYC is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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