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V540 FBD

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,828 mi
Last recorded57,828 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 FBD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 57,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under side of exhaust collector (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 54,964 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 54,160 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 52,761 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake anchor arm,split pin missing

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 52,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside handlebar grip slightly insecure

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,243 miles

Nearside handlebar grip slightly insecure

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing slightly reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 52,243 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged several cracks in valve stem (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside handlebar grip slightly insecure

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing slightly reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 51,791 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 51,650 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 51,434 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 50,908 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,669 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,655 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,823 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 46,032 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,795 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 41,945 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 41,014 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,493 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 35,493 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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V540 FBD is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V540 FBD, 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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V540 FBD is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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