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FX51 VOT

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 7817cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,808 mi
Last recorded54,808 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 VOT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,817cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 54,808 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 51,599 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2024 48,192 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 48,192 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 44,588 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 40,388 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 40,332 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 38,063 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,434 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,646 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 31,646 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside tail lamp not working

Fail 26 Feb 2013 29,680 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,680 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,185 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 21,409 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 16,393 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 16,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,336 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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FX51 VOT is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 7,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FX51 VOT, 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 FX51 VOT registered?

FX51 VOT is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FX51 VOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 VOT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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