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EO51 SEY

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,265 mi
Last recorded62,265 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 SEY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 62,265 miles

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

headlights not matched pair

led headlight bulb fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2024 62,263 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

headlights not matched pair

led headlight bulb fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2022 62,263 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 62,263 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 61,377 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (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 23 Jul 2018 60,486 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,395 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,821 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 53,532 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,574 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 51,928 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,708 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,428 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006
Pass 30 Nov 2005 35,250 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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EO51 SEY is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

EO51 SEY is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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