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YC51 GJY

2001 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,056 mi
Last recorded27,056 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 GJY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 27,056 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 26,248 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 25,887 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 25,228 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 25,225 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking from brake union (1.1.11 (b)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2022 24,659 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 24,188 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 23,928 miles

oil leaking onto rear hub unit from chain self lube.

Pass 15 Jun 2019 23,379 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 22,971 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 22,272 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 21,408 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 20,663 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 19,896 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 18,584 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 16,700 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 16,767 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 16,299 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 14,617 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 14,018 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,660 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 12,660 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 May 2007 9,482 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 7,335 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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YC51 GJY is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC51 GJY, 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 YC51 GJY registered?

YC51 GJY is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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