Honda Vfr 800 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Vfr 800 reliable? We analysed 1,426 real MOT tests across 124 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Vfr 800 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Vfr 800.
Honda Vfr 800 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Vfr 800. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Vfr 800 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Vfr 800 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Vfr 800 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Vfr 800 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Vfr 800 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Vfr 800 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Vfr 800 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Vfr 800 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 91 | 85.7% | 21,422 | 30,732 | 44,916 |
| 2004 | 51 | 82.4% | 10,881 | 20,281 | 26,168 |
| 2003 | 90 | 81.1% | 13,668 | 26,696 | 40,104 |
| 2002 | 126 | 85.7% | 10,857 | 20,936 | 39,186 |
| 2000 | 144 | 91.7% | 14,466 | 27,479 | 45,088 |
| 1999 | 358 | 84.6% | 18,108 | 30,454 | 42,288 |
| 1998 | 314 | 86.9% | 23,557 | 35,816 | 45,340 |
How Long Does a Honda Vfr 800 Last?
Based on 124 Honda Vfr 800 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Vfr 800 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Vfr 800 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Vfr 800
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.7% MOT pass rate from 144 tests
81.1% MOT pass rate from 90 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Vfr 800 is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.7% across 144 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Vfr 800 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Vfr 800 THIS CAR | 86.1% | 1,426 | 28,842 mi | 28 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz B 250 AMG Line Premium E Auto | 91.3% | 449 | 26,113 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Vfr 800 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Vfr 800Should you buy a used Honda Vfr 800?
The Honda Vfr 800 has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.1% across 1,426 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Vfr 800 are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (14 recorded failures), tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (14), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (10). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda Vfr 800 owner drives around 934 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Vfr 800 models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.