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Y208 PSL

2001 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,737 mi
Last recorded68,737 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 PSL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 68,737 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 68,562 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 61,813 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 61,372 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 60,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower spring seat corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,015 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

both exhaust clamps missing, mid section

exhaust is rusty in places

head lamps have mask converters fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear peg missing split pin

head bearings slightly notchy

headlight has mask converters fitted

mid exhaust clamps missing

Fail 30 May 2018 48,066 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear peg missing split pin

head bearings slightly notchy

headlight has mask converters fitted

mid exhaust clamps missing

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,774 miles

headlights masked at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,075 miles

headlights masked

Pass 5 Jul 2014 27,141 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,874 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,233 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 24,058 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,149 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2009 15,865 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,500 miles

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2007 8,856 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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Y208 PSL 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 94.4%.

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 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 Y208 PSL, 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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Y208 PSL is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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