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Y166 VST

2001 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,776 mi
Last recorded39,776 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 VST
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 39,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,043 miles

beam corrector fitted

heatshield on exhaust collector box slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2017 37,977 miles

beam corrector fitted

Pass 20 May 2014 36,241 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 May 2014 36,241 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 May 2013 33,964 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 32,924 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 30,724 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 30,724 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 27,128 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 27,048 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2007 24,291 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 24,188 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 21,681 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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Y166 VST is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y166 VST, 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 Y166 VST registered?

Y166 VST is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y166 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y166 VST shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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