CarVerify

Free Car Check

LN51 BFE

2001 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,278 mi
Last recorded30,278 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 BFE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 30,278 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 28,565 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 28,565 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 26,717 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 25,337 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 25,161 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 25,148 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 25,148 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 23,731 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 17,667 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 13,383 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 13,370 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 13,272 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 13,196 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 12,867 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 12,795 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2011 12,664 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,003 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 11,417 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,080 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 9,030 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 8,892 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
Full Honda VFR800 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LN51 BFE 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 90.9%.

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 LN51 BFE, 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

How do I check the history of LN51 BFE?

You can check the full history of LN51 BFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LN51 BFE registered?

LN51 BFE is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is LN51 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 BFE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LN51 BFE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LN51 BFE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.