MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp light intensity reduced headlamp dull (4.1.4 (a))
Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced rear lamp dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust down pipes /brackets /bolts corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Bolt missing for plastic panal rear of seat.
Offside Front Footrest slightly loose small section of bracket broken but secure. (6.2.12 (a))
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))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear tyre under inflated
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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)
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
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W538 SMW registered?
W538 SMW is a 2000 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 26 July 2000.
Is W538 SMW safe to buy?
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