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GN51 LSY

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,957 mi
Last recorded55,957 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 LSY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 55,957 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 55,454 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 54,981 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 54,784 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 50,577 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 50,121 miles

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 44,756 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,030 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 29,208 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 29,208 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 24,782 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 24,782 miles

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride lock nut on rear calliper (6.2.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 24,557 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 24,557 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 23,753 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 23,753 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 23,267 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 23,267 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,804 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,155 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,888 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 21,057 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,180 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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GN51 LSY is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GN51 LSY, 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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GN51 LSY is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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