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V159 HBY

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 HBY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 36,056 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 35,979 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 34,706 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 33,116 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 32,869 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 32,202 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,748 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,369 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,772 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,361 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2007 25,376 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 25,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 22,649 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,348 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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V159 HBY is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi in Yellow with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V159 HBY, 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.

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What year was V159 HBY registered?

V159 HBY is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 12 February 2000.

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