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R266 OGT

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,447 mi
Last recorded27,447 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 OGT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 27,447 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front nearside pad inner of set close to limit (1.1.13 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged Rear tyre valve has slight surface level cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 27,434 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 26,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 23,776 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer-linkpipes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 22,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 19,061 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 14,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 10,830 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished. (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Top shock bush. (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Feb 2018 10,830 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished. (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Top shock bush. (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R266 OGT is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R266 OGT, 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 R266 OGT registered?

R266 OGT is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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