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W159 NHC

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,047 mi
Last recorded51,047 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 NHC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 51,047 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 50,183 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 48,456 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 48,150 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 48,148 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,987 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 47,987 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,759 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 47,254 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,254 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2014 46,361 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 May 2014 46,361 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 44,993 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 41,343 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 36,445 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 32,114 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 28,749 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 26,821 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

front brake calipers are slightly corroded and lightly binding

Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,821 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake calipers are slightly corroded and lightly binding

Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,434 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 18,995 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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W159 NHC is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W159 NHC, 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 W159 NHC registered?

W159 NHC is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W159 NHC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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