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HY51 DSE

2001 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,878 mi
Last recorded79,878 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 DSE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 79,878 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 78,776 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 77,802 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 77,200 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 77,200 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 77,189 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 75,299 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,027 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,699 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 60,870 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 May 2014 57,583 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2013 48,094 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 43,455 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2011 35,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,547 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 May 2009 25,193 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,976 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 16,785 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,783 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 9,929 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 9,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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HY51 DSE 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 85.7%.

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 HY51 DSE, 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 HY51 DSE registered?

HY51 DSE is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is HY51 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 DSE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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