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R248 FGC

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,599 mi
Last recorded11,599 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 FGC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 11,599 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 11,589 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 11,578 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play Steering has slight free play advise bearing replacement (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Steering is starting to get notchy in the centre advise bearing replacement (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 11,578 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear tyre worn in centre needs replacing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play Steering has slight free play advise bearing replacement (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Steering is starting to get notchy in the centre advise bearing replacement (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 11,514 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 11,455 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 11,400 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 11,387 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 11,319 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 11,293 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 11,219 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 11,065 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 10,949 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 10,704 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 10,441 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 10,084 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 10,084 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2005 9,718 miles

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

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

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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R248 FGC is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R248 FGC, 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 R248 FGC registered?

R248 FGC is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R248 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 FGC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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