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W159 CYG

2000 Honda VFR800

White Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,052 mi
Last recorded77,052 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR80026,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 CYG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 77,052 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 77,016 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 77,007 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,947 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 76,741 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,664 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 76,664 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 73,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low clutch fluid low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 73,830 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 73,638 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 73,638 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 69,202 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,528 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,508 miles

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

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 number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2011 63,549 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,498 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 51,082 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 43,759 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,591 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 32,591 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 25,815 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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W159 CYG is a 2000 Honda VFR800 in White with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W159 CYG, 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 W159 CYG registered?

W159 CYG is a 2000 Honda VFR800, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W159 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W159 CYG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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