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W129 CVY

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,882 mi
Last recorded65,882 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 CVY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 65,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 65,473 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 63,161 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 56,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 51,301 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 50,409 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced n/s bulb blown on dip (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 50,409 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced n/s bulb blown on dip (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 38,943 miles

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 9 Jun 2018 35,903 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,797 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 31,303 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 31,254 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 31,100 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,504 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 30,484 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,875 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,549 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,373 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,919 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 18,295 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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W129 CVY 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 W129 CVY, 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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W129 CVY is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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