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OU51 NBG

2001 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,032 mi
Last recorded22,032 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 NBG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 22,032 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 20,853 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 20,853 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 20,075 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 19,382 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 18,711 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 18,710 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 18,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 18,503 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 17,415 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight run out on brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 15,706 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 11,505 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 6,473 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2016 6,472 miles

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2015 5,601 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 3,252 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 2,930 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 2,461 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 2,234 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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OU51 NBG 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 84.2%.

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 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 OU51 NBG, 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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What year was OU51 NBG registered?

OU51 NBG is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is OU51 NBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 NBG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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