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W117 SYC

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Green Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 SYC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front both oil pipes badly corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 26,196 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front forks corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 26,196 miles

Exhaust clamp Missing

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Oil pipes corroded

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 26,196 miles

Front Engine oil pipes slightly corroded

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch fluid slight low

Fail 20 Feb 2023 26,196 miles

Front Engine oil pipes slightly corroded

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch fluid slight low

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Dec 2015 26,104 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 25,873 miles

The drive chain appears to have a couple of tight spots causing the chain to fluctuate when rotating.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,706 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,244 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 24,739 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 23,299 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 21,789 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 20,509 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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W117 SYC is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi in Green with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W117 SYC, 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 W117 SYC registered?

W117 SYC is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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