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L500 VFR

1999 Honda VFR800 Fi

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,482 mi
Last recorded50,482 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi27,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 50,482 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 50,482 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 48,085 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 47,808 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 46,904 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 46,405 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 45,756 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 45,182 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 45,167 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,253 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 43,011 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 42,257 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 40,634 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 40,634 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 38,809 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 37,711 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 36,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 34,939 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,928 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 24,890 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,890 miles

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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L500 VFR is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi in Yellow with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L500 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 L500 VFR registered?

L500 VFR is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is L500 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 VFR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L500 VFR have outstanding finance?

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