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MF51 BKD

2001 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,542 mi
Last recorded43,542 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 BKD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 43,542 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 43,097 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 42,869 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,631 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 63,105 miles

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

Front mud guard has been repaired

Pass 6 Apr 2017 37,402 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 31,847 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 26,118 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 26,066 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 26,057 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Centre Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

silicone cleaner on edge of tyres

Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,231 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,304 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 23,099 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 17,463 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 17,463 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 10,853 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 5,436 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 4,861 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 4,388 miles

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

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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MF51 BKD is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2001 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 24,676 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF51 BKD, 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 25 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF51 BKD is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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