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HX51 YXY

2001 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,322 mi
Last recorded41,322 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 YXY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 41,322 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 41,322 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 40,335 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 40,198 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 39,573 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 39,573 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 39,571 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 39,569 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 39,116 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 39,116 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 38,435 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 36,600 miles

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 25 Jan 2013 36,458 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,400 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 27,137 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,975 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,330 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 26,329 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 May 2007 22,604 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 12,669 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2006 12,669 miles

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

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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HX51 YXY is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HX51 YXY, 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 HX51 YXY registered?

HX51 YXY is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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