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Y966 GWC

2001 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,552 mi
Last recorded52,552 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 GWC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 52,552 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 36,699 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 23,828 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Dec 2016 23,828 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Dec 2015 20,349 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 16,028 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 15,602 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 15,582 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 15,582 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 15,428 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 15,389 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,290 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 15,043 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 14,870 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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Y966 GWC is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y966 GWC, 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 Y966 GWC registered?

Y966 GWC is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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