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W423 JOW

2000 Honda VFR800F

Green Petrol 718cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,898 mi
Last recorded63,898 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800F24,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW423 JOW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine718cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 63,898 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 63,898 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear oil leak rear hub area

Pass 19 Aug 2022 62,660 miles

front brake pads close to service limit

Pass 24 Apr 2021 61,051 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 59,408 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,027 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 59,027 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,077 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,034 miles

Slight notch in head stock bearings

Pass 13 Jun 2016 51,586 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Nov 2012 46,853 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,238 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 42,236 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,943 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,057 miles

1 x dip beam inop

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,704 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 25,134 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,134 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,247 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 13,207 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800F?

Based on 5,992 MOT tests across 741 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
741
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
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W423 JOW is a 2000 Honda VFR800F in Green with a 718cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Honda VFR800F models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 24,176 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 VFR800F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W423 JOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800F typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Honda VFR800F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W423 JOW is a 2000 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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