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GK51 NYD

2001 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,732 mi
Last recorded82,732 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 NYD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 82,732 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 79,703 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 75,049 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 71,705 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 67,887 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 67,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc contaminated Scottoiler positioned incorrectly (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,806 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 58,806 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,148 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,081 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2018 45,081 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 36,950 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 31,396 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 30,971 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 29,435 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 28,036 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 26,812 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,432 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 24,420 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering Headbearings Tight

Pass 1 Aug 2009 22,242 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 20,858 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 19,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,298 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
Full Honda VFR800 reliability report

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GK51 NYD is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NYD, 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 NYD registered?

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

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