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FE51 SKV

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,522 mi
Last recorded31,522 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 SKV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 31,522 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 31,347 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 30,789 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 30,207 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 30,207 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator switch faulty major delay in operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear mudguard fouling rear tyre.

Pass 11 Jan 2022 29,284 miles

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

Front headlamp masked at time of test for correct beam pattern

Fail 4 Jan 2022 29,267 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 27,939 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 27,939 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 23,763 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 18,253 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 18,253 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Head lamp not working dip beam o/s

Pass 15 Sep 2017 18,103 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 16,111 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 11,420 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 8,928 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 7,211 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 7,202 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 7,189 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 7,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 7,161 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 5,913 miles

tape on both headlamps

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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FE51 SKV is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red 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 FE51 SKV, 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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FE51 SKV is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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