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Y136 NLX

2001 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,203 mi
Last recorded17,203 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY136 NLX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 17,203 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 16,612 miles

REAR TYRE HAS SMALL CUT TO CENTRE OF TYRE

Pass 7 Sep 2023 16,275 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 15,249 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 14,651 miles

Central Rear 10mm cut in rear tyre center of tread

Pass 2 Nov 2018 14,523 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 14,497 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front R/H fork leaking excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 14,372 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 14,372 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 14,298 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 12,865 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 12,779 miles

headlamp converter fitted.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 12,307 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 8,691 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 5,486 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 858 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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Y136 NLX is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y136 NLX, 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 Y136 NLX registered?

Y136 NLX is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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