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FJ51 DZY

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

11,025 mi
Last recorded11,025 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 DZY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 11,025 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 11,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 11,009 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 10,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 10,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 10,949 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 10,935 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 10,914 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 10,863 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 9,974 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 9,862 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 9,866 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 9,668 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 9,524 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 9,435 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 9,147 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 9,147 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,830 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 8,529 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 8,529 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 8,295 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 7,923 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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FJ51 DZY 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 86.4%.

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 FJ51 DZY, 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 FJ51 DZY registered?

FJ51 DZY is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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