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FJ51 KWY

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,300 mi
Last recorded47,300 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 KWY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 47,300 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 44,323 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 44,254 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 43,929 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 43,637 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 42,073 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 38,536 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,167 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,354 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,092 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,002 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,828 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,027 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,955 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,720 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,414 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 16,414 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 13,693 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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FJ51 KWY 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 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWY, 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 KWY registered?

FJ51 KWY is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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