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FE51 WZW

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,628 mi
Last recorded46,628 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 WZW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2017 46,628 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Oct 2015 46,277 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 46,277 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 43,858 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch reservoir low

Fail 17 Oct 2014 43,839 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch reservoir low

Pass 6 Nov 2013 40,485 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 40,475 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 37,251 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,362 miles

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

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

n/s rear lamp not working

Fail 3 Oct 2011 34,362 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

n/s rear lamp not working

Pass 30 Oct 2010 30,399 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,546 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,850 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,961 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,203 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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FE51 WZW is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WZW, 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 WZW is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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