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GD02 XWA

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

14,701 mi
Last recorded14,701 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 XWA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 14,701 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 14,348 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 12,958 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 10,979 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 10,979 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 10,819 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 10,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 10,362 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 10,560 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2015 10,067 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2014 9,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 8,591 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 7,914 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 6,018 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,930 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 29,879 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,989 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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GD02 XWA is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GD02 XWA, 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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GD02 XWA is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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