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GK51 URE

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,789 mi
Last recorded52,789 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 URE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 52,789 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 51,144 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 48,923 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 46,803 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 46,791 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 44,933 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 42,342 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 39,634 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 35,744 miles

Front tape on headlamp to cover offside kick up

Pass 24 May 2017 33,185 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 33,174 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,003 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 24,998 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 24,498 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2012 24,498 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2011 23,089 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 23,089 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 20,587 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 15,893 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 12,736 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 9,758 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 9,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,373 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 5,366 miles

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

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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GK51 URE is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GK51 URE, 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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GK51 URE is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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