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Y817 GLG

2001 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,628 mi
Last recorded25,628 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800F25,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 GLG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 25,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 25,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 25,514 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 25,466 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 25,072 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 25,022 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 24,839 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 24,216 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 23,950 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,950 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,672 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,569 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,127 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800F?

Based on 5,992 MOT tests across 741 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
741
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
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Y817 GLG is a 2001 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda VFR800F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 25,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y817 GLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800F typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Honda VFR800F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y817 GLG registered?

Y817 GLG is a 2001 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y817 GLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y817 GLG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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