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LN51 BGY

2001 Honda VFR800

White Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,969 mi
Last recorded52,969 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 BGY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 52,969 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 52,082 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 50,934 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 49,261 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 48,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 47,423 miles

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively New pads fitted to rear . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 47,407 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Forks have slight corrosion (upper by yolk)

Pass 9 May 2018 40,828 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 34,457 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 32,878 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 32,619 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,013 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,562 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,288 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 21,288 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,927 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 18,280 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 18,280 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 16,475 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 14,359 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 14,359 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,456 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 12,456 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 9,917 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 BGY is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in White with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LN51 BGY, 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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LN51 BGY is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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