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M5 DRP

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,405 mi
Last recorded65,405 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 DRP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2026 65,405 miles

left and right indcator bulbs are starting to lose the amber colour

Pass 24 May 2025 64,158 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced up to 50% of led's not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 63,980 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 62,984 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Some LEDs not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced Some LEDs not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 61,725 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 58,312 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 56,994 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,773 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,436 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 45,468 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,138 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,566 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

front brake binding slightly

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,441 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 19,034 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 14,705 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 14,547 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 13,845 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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M5 DRP is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 31,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M5 DRP, 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M5 DRP registered?

M5 DRP is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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