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Y738 HPH

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,878 mi
Last recorded81,878 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 HPH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 81,878 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Headlamp Main Beam 'Flash To Pass' switch missing but headlamp can still be flashed using dip/main switch

Offside Front Handlebar end-weight slightly loose

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 80,610 miles

Clutch lever bent Clutch lever bent but can still readily be applied (6.2.7 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp main beam 'flash to pass' switch missing however main beam can still be operated using main/dip switch

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,533 miles

Clutch lever bent but clutch can still readily be operated

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 79,207 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 79,207 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 79,207 miles

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,740 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 65,740 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

nearside low beam headlamp not working

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,019 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 57,361 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 45,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 42,566 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,579 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 35,797 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,758 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,348 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 23,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,555 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,244 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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Y738 HPH is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 24,426 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 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y738 HPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y738 HPH registered?

Y738 HPH is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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