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V490 FFB

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,811 mi
Last recorded38,811 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 FFB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 38,811 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 38,737 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 37,863 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 36,782 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 36,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 36,110 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Mar 2020 36,110 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 35,822 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 35,771 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 35,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 35,227 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 34,947 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,275 miles

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

front tyre has uneven wear

Fail 10 Jun 2014 32,275 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 12 Jun 2013 30,389 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,026 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,863 miles

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

unable to see rear inner brake pad to check it

Fail 30 Jun 2011 26,863 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

unable to see rear inner brake pad to check it

Pass 2 Jul 2010 24,990 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

unable to test rear inner brake pad

Pass 9 Jul 2009 22,823 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 22,284 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 21,263 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 20,920 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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V490 FFB is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi in Yellow with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 V490 FFB, 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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V490 FFB is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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