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W978 LEF

2000 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,870 mi
Last recorded33,870 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800F24,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 LEF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,870 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 33,868 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,189 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,745 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,245 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,319 miles

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

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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W978 LEF is a 2000 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W978 LEF, 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 W978 LEF?

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What year was W978 LEF registered?

W978 LEF is a 2000 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W978 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W978 LEF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W978 LEF have outstanding finance?

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