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EJ51 VFR

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,746 mi
Last recorded27,746 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

RegistrationEJ51 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 27,746 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 27,654 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 27,377 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 26,967 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 26,740 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 26,740 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working brake light not working on front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2016 26,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 26,589 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,379 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 26,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,233 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2009 21,605 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 20,656 miles

Rear tyre is slightly worn.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,337 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,057 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 11,677 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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EJ51 VFR 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 EJ51 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 EJ51 VFR registered?

EJ51 VFR is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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