Honda Vfr800 (2000)
2000 Honda Vfr800
CarHunch analysed 116 real MOT records for the 2000 Honda Vfr800. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 2000 Honda Vfr800
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 21.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 115 | 88% | 1.97 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Honda Vfr800 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Honda Vfr800 vehicles fall between 19,500 and 35,771 miles.
2000 Honda Vfr800 — Still on the Road
47 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Honda Vfr800
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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53.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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49.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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22.4%
Steering movement slightly 'notchy'
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21.2%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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18.9%
Drive chain slightly loose
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17.8%
Exhaust noisy
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16.3%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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