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GX51 YOC

2002 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,774 mi
Last recorded15,774 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi22,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 YOC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 15,774 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 15,774 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 14,995 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 13,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 13,871 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 11,673 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 11,673 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 8,159 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 3,194 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 909 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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GX51 YOC is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 22,982 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 GX51 YOC, 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 24 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 GX51 YOC registered?

GX51 YOC is a 2002 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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