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WX51 MVF

2001 Honda VFR800F

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,652 mi
Last recorded65,652 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800F25,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 MVF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 65,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 65,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 65,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,430 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 60,430 miles

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 60,379 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,066 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 56,320 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 54,672 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,826 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,657 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,177 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,349 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 45,074 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

number plate legaly to small

Pass 7 Sep 2010 45,074 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

number plate legaly to small

Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,214 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,953 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,828 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,911 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800F?

Based on 5,992 MOT tests across 741 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
741
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
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WX51 MVF is a 2001 Honda VFR800F in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 Honda VFR800F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 25,062 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 VFR800F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX51 MVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800F typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Honda VFR800F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX51 MVF registered?

WX51 MVF is a 2001 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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