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YJ51 VGR

2001 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,479 mi
Last recorded40,479 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 VGR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2026 40,479 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 40,106 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 39,706 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 39,162 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 37,782 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 37,068 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 36,230 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 33,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 30,201 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,069 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 21,522 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 15,641 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 11,296 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 11,260 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 11,220 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 11,158 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 11,017 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 10,857 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 10,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 10,537 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 9,720 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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YJ51 VGR is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ51 VGR, 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 YJ51 VGR registered?

YJ51 VGR is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is YJ51 VGR safe to buy?

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