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AE51 DVR

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,335 mi
Last recorded37,335 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DVR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 37,335 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 37,103 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 36,894 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 36,782 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 36,782 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 36,769 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 36,717 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 36,693 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 36,482 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 36,445 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 36,445 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 36,380 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 36,363 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,110 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,770 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 35,484 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 34,876 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,248 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,003 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 32,671 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 26,226 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,079 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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AE51 DVR is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Blue 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 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 24,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 DVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 DVR registered?

AE51 DVR is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is AE51 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 DVR 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.

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