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Y588 GMA

2001 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,514 mi
Last recorded58,514 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 GMA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 58,514 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 57,289 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2014

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2013

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,350 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,080 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,943 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,322 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 41,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 38,064 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 30,989 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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Y588 GMA is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y588 GMA, 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 Y588 GMA registered?

Y588 GMA is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y588 GMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y588 GMA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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