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P640 HST

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,942 mi
Last recorded35,942 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 HST
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 35,942 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 34,913 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 34,913 miles

Stop lamp not working when front brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 33,049 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 33,049 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect left hand (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 30,715 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 30,612 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 30,275 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 29,588 miles

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

beam corrector fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 28,926 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

beam corrector fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 26,608 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 May 2015 26,608 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 23,999 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 May 2013 21,258 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 18,453 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

repair plug in rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,532 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 15,279 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 13,244 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 11,558 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 10,643 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 9,662 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 9,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Offside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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P640 HST is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P640 HST, 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 P640 HST registered?

P640 HST is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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