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V228 GLE

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,800 mi
Last recorded51,800 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 GLE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,800 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 43,800 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 40,959 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

head light

Fail 29 Jul 2016 40,958 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

head light

Pass 4 Feb 2015 40,070 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 40,070 miles

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 37,914 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 37,914 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Outer Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Outer Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Outer Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2012 30,872 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2010 22,368 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 18,484 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 17,201 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 15,826 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 14,836 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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V228 GLE is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V228 GLE, 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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V228 GLE is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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