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W851 NJC

2000 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

50,390 mi
Last recorded50,390 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR80026,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 NJC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 50,390 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 50,281 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 49,835 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 48,708 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 47,777 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 46,625 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 46,067 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,727 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,397 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 41,718 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,325 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,179 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,022 miles

Front brakes are sticking slightly.

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,582 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 32,577 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,014 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,735 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,800 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front brakes are sticking slightly.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 20,616 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 18,431 miles

Front brakes sticking slightly.

Front mudguard cracked but still secure.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 16,656 miles

Front brake sticking slightly.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 15,136 miles

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

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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W851 NJC 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 95.5%.

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 W851 NJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W851 NJC registered?

W851 NJC is a 2000 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W851 NJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W851 NJC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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