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W173 PRF

2000 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,258 mi
Last recorded70,258 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR80026,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 PRF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 70,258 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 69,831 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 69,574 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 69,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 68,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,339 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 67,319 miles

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 67,024 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated silencer clamp (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,904 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated silencer clamp (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

anti dive bracket lower pivot worn

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,679 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 64,254 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 57,633 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 57,633 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,120 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 52,120 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 47,450 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 44,094 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 44,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 31,406 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,129 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 16,225 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 15,914 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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W173 PRF is a 2000 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W173 PRF, 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 W173 PRF registered?

W173 PRF is a 2000 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W173 PRF safe to buy?

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