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VX51 YBZ

2001 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,802 mi
Last recorded49,802 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 YBZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 49,802 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 49,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 49,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

one off two headlights not working

Pass 21 Jun 2022 43,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 43,959 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 37,768 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 37,768 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 36,351 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 36,351 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 34,249 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 34,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 34,177 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 33,834 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,551 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,927 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 31,371 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 30,542 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,772 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,502 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 14,228 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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VX51 YBZ is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX51 YBZ, 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 VX51 YBZ registered?

VX51 YBZ is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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