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R222 BRR

2008 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests48 (32 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,549 mi
Last recorded200,549 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800 Fi16,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 BRR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

32 pass 16 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 200,549 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 32,236 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 197,571 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 195,596 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 32,052 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 32,033 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 195,484 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Dashcam & phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in body clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B not more than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

signs of possible fuel seepage from heater connector in fuel tank

Pass 23 Jan 2023 31,801 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 31,801 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 194,584 miles

Nearside Front macpherson strut top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 192,641 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 192,640 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 30,908 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 185,620 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper suspension strut top mount has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 185,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing wiring missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper suspension strut top mount has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 28,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tread depth remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 176,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on edges

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

wiper blades worn

Fail 18 Jan 2020 176,834 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower dogbone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on edges

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

wiper blades worn

Pass 4 Apr 2019 24,495 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 24,495 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 162,789 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2019 162,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2018 23,343 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 23,343 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Jan 2018 151,025 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 151,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected missing (1.9.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 23,057 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 23,057 miles

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 132,305 miles

no brake test due to fluid leak

Fail 29 Sep 2016 132,305 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working all (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

no brake test due to fluid leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 22,067 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 22,065 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 117,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 117,164 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,448 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 116,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wing damaged.

nearside rear light body damaged.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 20,529 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 102,856 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 102,856 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,138 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,479 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 72,476 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,491 miles

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2011 55,234 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,133 miles

small amount of restricted free movement rear brake

Pass 31 Jul 2008 16,047 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 15,914 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 14,651 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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R222 BRR is a 2008 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 16,272 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 R222 BRR, 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 18 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R222 BRR is a 2008 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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