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AO51 GUK

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,251 mi
Last recorded65,251 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 GUK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 65,251 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 64,393 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 60,737 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 59,804 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 59,533 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 59,529 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 54,130 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 47,625 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 44,462 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 19 Jul 2016 43,460 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,997 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 42,435 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,358 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,600 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,952 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 39,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,012 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

surface pitting on front forks

Fail 24 Jun 2011 36,009 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

surface pitting on front forks

Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,863 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,498 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,457 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,874 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 21,874 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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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AO51 GUK is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO51 GUK, 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 AO51 GUK registered?

AO51 GUK is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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