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DKZ 8461

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,965 mi
Last recorded22,965 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 8461
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 22,965 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 22,868 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 22,857 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 21,440 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 21,440 miles

Direction indicator not working left and right rear indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess front and rear sprockets worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess chain stretched pulling off rear sprocket (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working r/h rear tailight inoperative (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail chain links seized up (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm front tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front indicators flashing to fast (4.4.4 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 19,414 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 18,285 miles
Pass 16 May 2017

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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DKZ 8461 is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 26,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DKZ 8461, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DKZ 8461 registered?

DKZ 8461 is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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The MOT history for DKZ 8461 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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