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W149 MWJ

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,215 mi
Last recorded37,215 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 MWJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,883 miles

front brake binding slightly

nearside front outer wheel spindle pinch bolt damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2010

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

rear monoshock top mounting noisey when suspension compressed

Fail 15 Jun 2009

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

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,580 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 32,575 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2006 16,295 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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W149 MWJ is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W149 MWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W149 MWJ registered?

W149 MWJ is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W149 MWJ safe to buy?

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