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HY51 DOH

2001 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,673 mi
Last recorded51,673 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 DOH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 51,673 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 51,601 miles

front fork seals insecure

headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 15 May 2023 51,542 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 51,532 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 51,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 51,213 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2021 51,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,474 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 49,726 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 48,869 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear brake pads appear quite worn

oil cooler pipes heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 42,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,904 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,413 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,061 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 34,779 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,575 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,037 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,054 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 16,297 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 13,736 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 11,574 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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HY51 DOH is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY51 DOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY51 DOH registered?

HY51 DOH is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is HY51 DOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 DOH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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