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W281 AER

2000 Honda VFR800

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,446 mi
Last recorded38,446 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR80026,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 AER
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 38,446 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 38,446 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 37,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 35,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.5 mm N/S/F more worn than O/S/F (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 34,270 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 1 May 2018 34,270 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 32,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 29,624 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 29,626 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 28,696 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 28,282 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,960 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,896 miles

beam deflector fitted for mot test

Pass 10 May 2010 26,404 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,215 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 26,215 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 25,386 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 22,891 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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W281 AER is a 2000 Honda VFR800 in Yellow with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W281 AER, 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 W281 AER registered?

W281 AER is a 2000 Honda VFR800, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W281 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 AER shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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