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R501 KAV

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,492 mi
Last recorded41,492 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 KAV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 41,492 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 41,206 miles

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

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 37,884 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 34,713 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 33,238 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,060 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 31,173 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 30,100 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,405 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 27,008 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 26,668 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,303 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,271 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 22,479 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,385 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,096 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 20,437 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 19,814 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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R501 KAV is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 R501 KAV, 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 R501 KAV registered?

R501 KAV is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R501 KAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 KAV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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