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C20 VFR

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,316 mi
Last recorded32,316 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 32,316 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 31,782 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 31,164 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 31,035 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 30,449 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 30,449 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 29,790 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 29,790 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 11 May 2020 29,572 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,559 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 29,559 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,131 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 26,071 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 26,071 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,544 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,640 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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C20 VFR is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C20 VFR, 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 C20 VFR registered?

C20 VFR is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is C20 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 VFR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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