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X425 PEW

2001 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,208 mi
Last recorded47,208 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX425 PEW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 47,208 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 45,982 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 44,983 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 43,635 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 43,635 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 42,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 40,178 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 37,831 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 36,227 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 36,227 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 35,012 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 33,791 miles

Headlight aim mask converter fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015
Pass 4 Aug 2012 27,639 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,809 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 27,809 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 43,840 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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X425 PEW is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X425 PEW, 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 X425 PEW registered?

X425 PEW is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X425 PEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X425 PEW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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