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R290 OGT

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Grey Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,349 mi
Last recorded37,349 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 OGT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 37,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front brake pads close to legal minimum. replace soon. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 35,690 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 34,814 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 33,750 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 32,806 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 31,975 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 31,448 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 30,175 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 28,479 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,170 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 28,112 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 27,940 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,888 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,804 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,579 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,404 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,727 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 26,172 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2007 25,228 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 24,565 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R290 OGT is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Grey with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R290 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 R290 OGT registered?

R290 OGT is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R290 OGT safe to buy?

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