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VX51 ZRG

2001 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

28,934 mi
Last recorded28,934 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 ZRG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 28,934 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 25,899 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 24,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 22,286 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 22,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 22,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative Cleaned & lubed (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 21,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 1 May 2021 21,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 21,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 21,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 19,838 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 18,868 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2014 18,868 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,465 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 13,999 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 23 May 2012 13,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 6 May 2011 12,520 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 11,377 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 11,338 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 10,635 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2007 10,619 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 9,546 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 ZRG is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

VX51 ZRG is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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