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GX51 YEY

2001 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,016 mi
Last recorded47,016 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 YEY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 47,016 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 46,102 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 44,393 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 38,357 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 27,442 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 18,059 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 16,537 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 16,537 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 15,759 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 15,759 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 14,708 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 13,579 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 12,428 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 11,665 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 11,659 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 11,594 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,145 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 9,549 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,082 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 7,787 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 7,734 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 7,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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GX51 YEY is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GX51 YEY, 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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GX51 YEY is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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