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W185 WAE

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

3,985 mi
Last recorded3,985 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 WAE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 3,985 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 3,820 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 3,772 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 3,296 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 3,288 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 3,130 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 2,843 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 2,311 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 2,172 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 2,172 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 2,084 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 1,856 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 1,748 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 1,737 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 1,718 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 1,718 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 1,602 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 1,563 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 1,479 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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W185 WAE is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W185 WAE, 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 W185 WAE registered?

W185 WAE is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W185 WAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W185 WAE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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