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V248 KGN

2000 Honda VFR800F

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,914 mi
Last recorded36,914 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR800F24,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 KGN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 36,914 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 36,721 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 36,228 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 35,032 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 32,174 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 32,163 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 32,163 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,077 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,638 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,391 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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V248 KGN is a 2000 Honda VFR800F in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V248 KGN, 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.

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What year was V248 KGN registered?

V248 KGN is a 2000 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V248 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V248 KGN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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