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V438 DVM

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

14,377 mi
Last recorded14,377 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 DVM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 14,377 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 14,208 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 14,198 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 14,186 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 14,186 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 14,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 14,041 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 12,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 11,025 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 8,415 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 7,847 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 7,107 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 6,774 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 6,273 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 5,669 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 4,610 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 3,957 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 3,604 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 3,519 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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V438 DVM is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V438 DVM, 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 V438 DVM registered?

V438 DVM is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 8 January 2000.

Is V438 DVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V438 DVM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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