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Y268 NRE

2001 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,058 mi
Last recorded39,058 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 NRE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 39,058 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 38,865 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 May 2021 38,787 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 38,223 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 38,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,487 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 36,475 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,751 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,109 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 28,098 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,981 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 24,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,130 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 22,130 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2009 21,902 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,576 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 16,525 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,260 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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Y268 NRE is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y268 NRE, 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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Y268 NRE is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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