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W438 HBD

2000 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,869 mi
Last recorded54,869 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800F24,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 HBD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 54,869 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 54,718 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 54,342 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 53,647 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 52,641 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 52,607 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 48,142 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,940 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 35,598 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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W438 HBD is a 2000 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W438 HBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W438 HBD?

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What year was W438 HBD registered?

W438 HBD is a 2000 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W438 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W438 HBD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W438 HBD have outstanding finance?

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