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KE51 ZWF

2001 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,962 mi
Last recorded53,962 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 ZWF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 53,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 53,954 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 53,116 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield loose offside

fuel cap inoperable

Fail 6 Jun 2020 53,116 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield loose offside

fuel cap inoperable

Pass 16 Feb 2019 51,486 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2019 51,486 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2018 51,394 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 51,386 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 50,567 miles

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

rear rack insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2017 50,567 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

rear rack insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2016 48,885 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. forks (2.3.1)

lights fitted to front of bike tapped up

Fail 1 Nov 2016 48,885 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. forks (2.3.1)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

lights fitted to front of bike tapped up

Pass 24 Oct 2015 45,642 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

o/s bar end missing

oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,749 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,314 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,007 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,271 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 23,100 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 21,047 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 17,756 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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KE51 ZWF is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KE51 ZWF, 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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KE51 ZWF is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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