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Y134 XAV

2001 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,229 mi
Last recorded59,229 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY134 XAV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 59,229 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 59,068 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 57,482 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 57,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 57,478 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,648 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 52,648 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 49,104 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 49,077 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,364 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise to change as just on limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2014 34,189 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,187 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,138 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 29,136 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,643 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 24,274 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,158 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 20,154 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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Y134 XAV is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y134 XAV, 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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Y134 XAV is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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