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FJ51 LYY

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,621 mi
Last recorded44,621 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LYY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 44,621 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 43,520 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 41,828 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 40,944 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 40,144 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,923 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 36,340 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 34,776 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 33,324 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,790 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 29,869 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,043 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 24,479 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 24,479 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 22,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 22,909 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 22,178 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 21,555 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 20,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 20,573 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Aug 2008 19,932 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 19,015 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 17,925 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 LYY is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ51 LYY registered?

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

Is FJ51 LYY safe to buy?

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