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AE51 PZP

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,684 mi
Last recorded46,684 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 PZP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 46,684 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 46,284 miles

rear tyre pressure low.

Pass 10 Jun 2022 44,684 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 42,709 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 42,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 42,559 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 42,479 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 41,888 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 38,504 miles

masking tape on headlamp

Fail 6 Jan 2016 38,504 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 37,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,504 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyre starting to wear uneven

seat hump fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2012 33,173 miles

BEAM DEFLECTOR FITTED FRONT BRAKE LEVER BENT

Fail 3 Jan 2012 28,029 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2012 28,029 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2011 21,476 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,476 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2009 17,475 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 17,475 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 13,070 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 12,366 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 10,970 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))

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 PZP is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 PZP registered?

AE51 PZP is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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The MOT history for AE51 PZP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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