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W538 SMW

2000 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,541 mi
Last recorded64,541 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi26,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 SMW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 64,541 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly rough

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 63,701 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 62,728 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced headlamp dull (4.1.4 (a))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced rear lamp dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 62,193 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 58,590 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust down pipes /brackets /bolts corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 52,751 miles

Bolt missing for plastic panal rear of seat.

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose small section of bracket broken but secure. (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 52,751 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Bolt missing for plastic panal rear of seat.

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose small section of bracket broken but secure. (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 51,509 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 48,869 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 48,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 26 Sep 2015 48,863 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 48,863 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 0.7mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,802 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,964 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 43,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,714 miles

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

Offside 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 3 Apr 2010 34,765 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,916 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 31,916 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 23,699 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,889 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 18,889 miles

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

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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W538 SMW is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W538 SMW, 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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W538 SMW is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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