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W161 NWE

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,258 mi
Last recorded16,258 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 NWE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 16,258 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 15,822 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 15,822 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 15,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 14,372 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 12,713 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 12,366 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 12,366 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 11,825 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 11,673 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 11,671 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 11,619 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 11,440 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,227 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 10,675 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 10,675 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 10,270 miles

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 NWE is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 W161 NWE, 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 W161 NWE registered?

W161 NWE is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W161 NWE safe to buy?

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