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GM51 MGM

2002 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,839 mi
Last recorded28,839 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR80022,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM51 MGM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 28,839 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 28,142 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 28,142 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 27,708 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 27,708 miles

Front Sidecar tyre is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,270 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 4 Jul 2011 25,928 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 25,928 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 25,794 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 24,800 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,730 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 16,642 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,539 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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GM51 MGM is a 2002 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 22,693 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM51 MGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GM51 MGM registered?

GM51 MGM is a 2002 Honda VFR800, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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