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GIL 5886

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

45,345 mi
Last recorded45,345 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 5886
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 45,345 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 45,345 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 44,434 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 43,619 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 42,431 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 42,431 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 41,928 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 41,926 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 41,385 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 41,379 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 May 2019 40,313 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 40,313 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 38,919 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 38,917 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 37,761 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,585 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,251 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 33,249 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 31,680 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 31,671 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,799 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 27,186 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 27,186 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 24 May 2011 23,434 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 23,423 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 May 2010 20,610 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 20,606 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,785 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,184 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 12,814 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 10,481 miles

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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GIL 5886 is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 GIL 5886, 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

How do I check the history of GIL 5886?

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What year was GIL 5886 registered?

GIL 5886 is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 14 August 2000.

Is GIL 5886 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 5886 shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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