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W166 DGU

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,677 mi
Last recorded47,677 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 DGU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 47,677 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 47,401 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 47,057 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 46,683 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 46,383 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 46,005 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 45,642 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,206 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 43,422 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 41,920 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 40,599 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 40,527 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 40,024 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 39,719 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 39,355 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,983 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,581 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,984 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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W166 DGU is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 W166 DGU, 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 W166 DGU registered?

W166 DGU is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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