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W196 FUG

2000 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,957 mi
Last recorded50,957 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR80026,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 FUG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 50,957 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 50,675 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 50,492 miles

Ignition switch faulty

Pass 1 Oct 2021 50,414 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,044 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 49,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 49,160 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,908 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 48,908 miles

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,381 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,325 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,463 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 41,433 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,817 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,391 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,818 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 21,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 17,522 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 16,456 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 16,101 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 15,634 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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W196 FUG is a 2000 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W196 FUG, 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 W196 FUG registered?

W196 FUG is a 2000 Honda VFR800, first registered on 4 March 2000.

Is W196 FUG safe to buy?

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