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W705 VGF

2000 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,268 mi
Last recorded57,268 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR80026,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW705 VGF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 57,268 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 57,268 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 53,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 52,931 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 52,931 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 52,789 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 52,708 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 52,013 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 52,013 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,001 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,973 miles

slight corrosion on front forks

Pass 8 Jun 2013 47,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 47,028 miles

left hand indecator sligtly slow actavating

Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 46,854 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

silencer insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,469 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 43,924 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 42,919 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 42,837 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 32,650 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 28,167 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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W705 VGF is a 2000 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W705 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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W705 VGF is a 2000 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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