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W431 GCW

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,141 mi
Last recorded51,141 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 GCW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 51,141 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 49,636 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 46,996 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 44,379 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 42,725 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 40,561 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,000 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp missing

Fail 24 Apr 2019 37,000 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 33,878 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 31,141 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.75mm-2.25mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play Steering head bearing "click" when front brake is applied (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 28,615 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 27,506 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,370 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 22,823 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 22,818 miles

Rear 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) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,571 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 19,407 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,997 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,477 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 17,477 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 16,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 16,686 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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W431 GCW is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W431 GCW, 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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W431 GCW is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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