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LN51 BHX

2001 Honda VFR800F

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

79,634 mi
Last recorded79,634 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800F25,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 BHX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 79,634 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 79,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 77,687 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a))

number plate discoloured

Pass 25 Jan 2023 77,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 75,782 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 73,705 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 73,134 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 72,808 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,329 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,678 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 71,678 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,984 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 68,224 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,224 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 65,436 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 43,454 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 43,454 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,706 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 36,408 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 29,839 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 29,839 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Dec 2008 19,536 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,536 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 59,034 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 52,951 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 46,527 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 46,527 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800F?

Based on 5,992 MOT tests across 741 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
741
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
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LN51 BHX is a 2001 Honda VFR800F in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Honda VFR800F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 25,062 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 VFR800F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN51 BHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800F typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Honda VFR800F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LN51 BHX registered?

LN51 BHX is a 2001 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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