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W459 VGF

2000 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,854 mi
Last recorded24,854 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR80026,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 VGF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 24,854 miles

Exhaust noisy Remus exhaust fitted with baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 24,854 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 24,854 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak l/h fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 24,826 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 24,826 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,825 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 24,824 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,176 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,037 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 20,184 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 11,428 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 10,080 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 4,619 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 2,009 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 1,966 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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W459 VGF is a 2000 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W459 VGF, 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 W459 VGF registered?

W459 VGF is a 2000 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W459 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W459 VGF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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