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BV51 LOA

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Green Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,378 mi
Last recorded17,378 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 LOA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 17,378 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 15,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 15,021 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 15,006 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 13,646 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 12,846 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 10,461 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 7,366 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre thorn in rear tyre tread ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 5,770 miles

Central Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 5,697 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 5,651 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 5,596 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 5,397 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 5,352 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

muffler exhaust clamp missing

Pass 26 Aug 2006 4,024 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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BV51 LOA is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Green with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BV51 LOA, 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 BV51 LOA registered?

BV51 LOA is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is BV51 LOA safe to buy?

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