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SN51 SOC

2001 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,084 mi
Last recorded96,084 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 SOC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 96,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 95,075 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,450 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 78,317 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,283 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,503 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,929 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,414 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 40,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,436 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,010 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 25,010 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 17,917 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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SN51 SOC is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SN51 SOC, 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 SN51 SOC registered?

SN51 SOC is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is SN51 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 SOC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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