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FL51 EPY

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,931 mi
Last recorded47,931 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 EPY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 47,931 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 47,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 45,052 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 42,321 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 40,163 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 38,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 36,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 33,643 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 31,933 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,088 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 31,088 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 29,634 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 26,403 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 24,366 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,279 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 11 Jun 2011 22,590 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,474 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,221 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 14,487 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 13,084 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 10,589 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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FL51 EPY is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FL51 EPY, 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 FL51 EPY registered?

FL51 EPY is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is FL51 EPY safe to buy?

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