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W161 JWL

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,638 mi
Last recorded43,638 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 JWL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2026 43,638 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 43,155 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 41,557 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 40,443 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 39,753 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,805 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 38,068 miles

all brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Jul 2019 37,112 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 35,697 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,614 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,987 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front oil lines significantly corroded- require replacement

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,107 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,665 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,197 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,989 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 26,056 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,830 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 22,949 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,523 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 19,153 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 17,658 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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 JWL 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 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 JWL, 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 JWL registered?

W161 JWL is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 15 July 2000.

Is W161 JWL safe to buy?

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