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Y56 DWL

2001 Honda VFR800

Green Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,450 mi
Last recorded36,450 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 DWL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 36,450 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 36,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 35,826 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 35,826 miles

Vehicle identification number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,336 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,219 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,173 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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Y56 DWL is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Green with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y56 DWL, 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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How do I check the history of Y56 DWL?

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What year was Y56 DWL registered?

Y56 DWL is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is Y56 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y56 DWL shows 7 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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