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CN51 ABV

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

27,796 mi
Last recorded27,796 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 ABV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 27,796 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 27,430 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 27,016 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 26,486 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 25,357 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 23,802 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Grab rail insecure

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 23,802 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Grab rail insecure

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 22,058 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 18,529 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 18,020 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 11 Jun 2015 17,668 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 17,300 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 16,772 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 16,315 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 15,405 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 13,511 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 7 Mar 2009 11,829 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 10,988 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 8,732 miles

front tyre worn

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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CN51 ABV is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 CN51 ABV, 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 CN51 ABV registered?

CN51 ABV is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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