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RA51 UBG

2001 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,728 mi
Last recorded46,728 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 UBG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 46,728 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 45,256 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 40,506 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 38,573 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 35,967 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 28,123 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 22,959 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 14,179 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 8,089 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 7,735 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 7,717 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 7,598 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 7,382 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 7,341 miles

Exhaust collecter box to link pipe clamp corroded-advise renew

Pass 23 Jun 2010 7,101 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 7,002 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 6,850 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 6,703 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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RA51 UBG is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RA51 UBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA51 UBG registered?

RA51 UBG is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is RA51 UBG safe to buy?

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