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P428 PNF

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,354 mi
Last recorded50,354 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 PNF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 50,354 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 47,690 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 45,973 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 45,069 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 43,211 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 41,687 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 40,093 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,364 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 36,755 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,454 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 30,872 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 30,325 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,585 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,321 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,374 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 25,607 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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P428 PNF 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 P428 PNF, 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 P428 PNF registered?

P428 PNF is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P428 PNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P428 PNF shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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