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W147 KCK

2000 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

71,008 mi
Last recorded71,008 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR80026,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 KCK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 71,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 64,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 62,683 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 59,879 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 56,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 50,812 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 May 2021 50,812 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 41,762 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 41,762 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,937 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,903 miles

no nuetral light

Fail 5 Sep 2016 40,903 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly is sticking (6.2.1f)

no nuetral light

Pass 29 Jul 2015 40,757 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 40,706 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

rear brake pads are rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2014 39,412 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2013 38,820 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 38,820 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 38,755 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,479 miles

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

both front & rear tyres under inflated, front 10lbs , rear 12lbs. now 35 front & 38 rear,advise check handbook.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 38,479 miles

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

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

both front & rear tyres under inflated, front 10lbs , rear 12lbs. now 35 front & 38 rear,advise check handbook.

Fail 6 May 2009 37,961 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Pass 6 May 2009 37,961 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 37,884 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,884 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 37,748 miles

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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W147 KCK is a 2000 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W147 KCK, 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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W147 KCK is a 2000 Honda VFR800, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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