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W161 HPV

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,173 mi
Last recorded19,173 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 HPV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 19,173 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 18,652 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 17,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 16,496 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 16,482 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 16,315 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 16,207 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 15,996 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 15,469 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 14,976 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 14,576 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 14,065 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 13,343 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

silencer exhaust clamp very corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 12,735 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,381 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 10,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 9,250 miles

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

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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W161 HPV is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi in Yellow with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W161 HPV, 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 W161 HPV registered?

W161 HPV is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 25 March 2000.

Is W161 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 HPV shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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