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V551 JST

2000 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,588 mi
Last recorded59,588 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR80026,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 JST
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 59,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 54,426 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 49,551 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 23 May 2016 49,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 May 2015 41,513 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 25 May 2015 41,513 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2014 36,816 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 35,720 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 May 2012 32,502 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 May 2012 32,502 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,838 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2010 26,579 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,938 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,781 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 19,934 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 19,934 miles

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

NAIL REMOVED FROM REAR TYRE

Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,220 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 18,220 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V551 JST is a 2000 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 26,749 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 V551 JST, 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 26 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V551 JST registered?

V551 JST is a 2000 Honda VFR800, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V551 JST shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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