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DK51 KUO

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,481 mi
Last recorded43,481 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 KUO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 43,481 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2025 43,479 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front wiring insecure

Nearside Rear Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 17 May 2021 43,466 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 43,137 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,175 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 37,971 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 37,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,435 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,073 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

a)Rear Tyre has had tubeless plug repair b)Front Calipers beginning to bind slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,825 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,825 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,406 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 18,945 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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DK51 KUO is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DK51 KUO, 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 DK51 KUO registered?

DK51 KUO is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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