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DX51 HHZ

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,845 mi
Last recorded29,845 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 HHZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 29,845 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 29,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 29,739 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 29,363 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 29,087 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 26,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 26,303 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 23,870 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated blowing slightly (7.1.1a)

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

clutch reservoir fluid at low mark

Fail 9 Mar 2018 23,870 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation excessively perished (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated blowing slightly (7.1.1a)

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

clutch reservoir fluid at low mark

Pass 31 Mar 2017 22,749 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,154 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 21,496 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,878 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,011 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,712 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,316 miles

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

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

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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DX51 HHZ is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DX51 HHZ, 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 DX51 HHZ registered?

DX51 HHZ is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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