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YL51 YMU

2001 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,936 mi
Last recorded50,936 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 YMU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 50,936 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 49,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 48,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 47,347 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 39,342 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,564 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 26,373 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 19,985 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 17,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,445 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 11,630 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 11,442 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 10,829 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 9,743 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 9,663 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 9,579 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,518 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 9,074 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 8,777 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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YL51 YMU is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 YL51 YMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL51 YMU registered?

YL51 YMU is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is YL51 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 YMU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL51 YMU have outstanding finance?

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