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LN51 BFV

2001 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,714 mi
Last recorded90,714 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 BFV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 90,714 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

lower exhaust clamp missing

Fail 6 Aug 2024 90,714 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

lower exhaust clamp missing

Pass 10 Jul 2023 90,706 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,644 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20 kgf deflection (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 90,644 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20 kgf deflection (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamps missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,486 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 89,434 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 86,041 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 25 Apr 2017 72,190 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,793 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,234 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 53,295 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 40,740 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 33,024 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 29,581 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,380 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 14,555 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 8,850 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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LN51 BFV is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LN51 BFV, 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 LN51 BFV registered?

LN51 BFV is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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