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DX51 VWG

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VWG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 123,573 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively both front brake are slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 120,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 120,545 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 116,060 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 116,060 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 115,230 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 111,131 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 109,565 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front position lamp not working

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 109,565 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front position lamp not working

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 103,013 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

handle bar risers fitted ,bars mounted to fork tubes and not fully clamped on tubes but secure . strongly advise removal of risers

ns front inner brake pad wearing uneven

ns front wheel spindle pinch bolt has been drilled out and new bolt fitted, not drilled straight but secure

Fail 7 Apr 2014 103,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

handle bar risers fitted ,bars mounted to fork tubes and not fully clamped on tubes but secure

ns front inner brake pad wearing uneven

ns front wheel spindle pinch bolt has been drilled out and new bolt fitted, not drilled straight but secure

Pass 11 Aug 2012 98,209 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

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

gear lever slightly loose

Fail 11 Aug 2012 98,207 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

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

gear lever slightly loose

Pass 6 Aug 2011 95,039 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 89,788 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 83,264 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 71,206 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 56,321 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 48,428 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 38,170 miles

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 VWG is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DX51 VWG, 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 DX51 VWG registered?

DX51 VWG is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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