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R456 HGC

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 HGC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 May 2020 44,224 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 39,799 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 37,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 37,736 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 36,466 miles

Rear REAR TYRE WORN IN CENTRE OBLIVIOUSLY CANT GO ROUND CORNERS !!

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 34,178 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,994 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 33,994 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,986 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,726 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,445 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 31,894 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 31,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,866 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,266 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,840 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,421 miles

Offside Rear 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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R456 HGC is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R456 HGC, 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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R456 HGC is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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