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W128 SYC

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Green Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,881 mi
Last recorded22,881 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 SYC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 22,881 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 22,853 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Rear brake line banjos starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint after center box, corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Inner rear brake pad difficult to inspect

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seat sub frame showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road spring corroded Rear shock spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm linkage has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 22,834 miles

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

non standard exhaust

Pass 19 Aug 2022 22,755 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 22,362 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 21,693 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 21,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 16,194 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 14,531 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 14,531 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 14,080 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 14,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 12,834 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 12,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 11,816 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 10,169 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 8,346 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 6,732 miles

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 5,044 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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W128 SYC is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi in Green with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W128 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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W128 SYC is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 9 August 2000.

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