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AE51 DXA

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 7817cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

32,248 mi
Last recorded32,248 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DXA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,817cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 32,248 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 32,213 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 32,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,722 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

left side panel damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2012 23,189 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 21,883 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 18,613 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,613 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 18,146 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 13,443 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 8,929 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2007 8,023 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 7,065 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 DXA is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 7,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DXA, 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 DXA registered?

AE51 DXA is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AE51 DXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 DXA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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