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WW51 JSW

2001 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,363 mi
Last recorded43,363 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWW51 JSW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 43,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 41,520 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 39,976 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 39,690 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 38,567 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 36,903 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 35,190 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,561 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 32,249 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,988 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 30,936 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,824 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,755 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 29,755 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,711 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,538 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 29,538 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,983 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,474 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,979 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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WW51 JSW is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WW51 JSW, 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 WW51 JSW registered?

WW51 JSW is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is WW51 JSW safe to buy?

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