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L13 VFR

1999 Honda VFR800 Fi

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

45,620 mi
Last recorded45,620 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi27,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 45,620 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 44,393 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 43,630 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 42,981 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 42,981 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 51,332 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 49,197 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 46,311 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 45,581 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 45,572 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,936 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 44,125 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 43,481 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 43,481 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 41,815 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 39,397 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 34,123 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 30,784 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 30,784 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,533 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 27,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 24,207 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 24,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 20,708 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,532 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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L13 VFR is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi in Yellow with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 27,250 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 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L13 VFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L13 VFR registered?

L13 VFR is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is L13 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L13 VFR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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