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EO51 GWD

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

35,975 mi
Last recorded35,975 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 GWD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 35,975 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 35,975 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 34,591 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 32,820 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 31,091 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 31,091 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 29,839 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 27,770 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 27,770 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 24,743 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 20,332 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,220 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 19,820 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 19,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,247 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,301 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,837 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,981 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 16,981 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 15,685 miles

Offside Rear Lower Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,685 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 15,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Lower Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,768 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 13,751 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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EO51 GWD is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EO51 GWD, 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 EO51 GWD registered?

EO51 GWD is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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