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P555 VFR

1999 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,020 mi
Last recorded26,020 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi27,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 26,020 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 26,020 miles

Offside Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 25,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 25,641 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 24,422 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 24,422 miles

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

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 24,394 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 24,211 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 23,552 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 22,520 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 13,418 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 11,152 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 9,427 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 9,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 6,952 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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P555 VFR is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P555 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 P555 VFR registered?

P555 VFR is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is P555 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P555 VFR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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