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W129 WTU

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

18,844 mi
Last recorded18,844 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 WTU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 18,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit strip check service back brake slight bind (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 18,830 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 18,541 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 18,394 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit STRIP SERVICE FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT DRAG BIND ALSO (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 18,375 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 18,162 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 18,012 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 17,530 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. both sides fork legs (2.3.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 16,788 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 16,427 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 16,306 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,965 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,953 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,749 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 14,251 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 14,251 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,427 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,782 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 WTU is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WTU, 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 W129 WTU registered?

W129 WTU is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W129 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W129 WTU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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