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Y973 KUJ

2000 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

31,048 mi
Last recorded31,048 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR80026,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 KUJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 31,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 31,040 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 30,913 miles

front fork tubes rusty but above seal seat

unable to view rear pads

Fail 8 Aug 2024 30,895 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

front fork tubes rusty but above seal seat

unable to view rear pads

Pass 6 Feb 2020 30,893 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,622 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 27,578 miles

fluid evident around clutch lever

Fail 7 Aug 2017 27,578 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

fluid evident around clutch lever

Pass 25 Jul 2016 23,471 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 23,471 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 22,270 miles

brake hose in sleeve

Pass 30 Apr 2015 22,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 2 May 2014 20,317 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brake hoses in sleeves

Fail 2 May 2014 20,317 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 12 Apr 2013 18,343 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2013 18,343 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 May 2012 16,847 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 May 2012 16,847 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 16,315 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 16,202 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 16,202 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 13,029 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 5,895 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 22 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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Y973 KUJ is a 2000 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2000 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 26,749 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y973 KUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y973 KUJ registered?

Y973 KUJ is a 2000 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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