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R507 WAK

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,880 mi
Last recorded46,880 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 WAK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 46,880 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 46,878 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 44,003 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 43,705 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 43,428 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 43,002 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 41,854 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 41,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,447 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre worn close to limit in centre section (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,128 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 37,778 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 31,746 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,221 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,823 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 18,819 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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R507 WAK is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R507 WAK, 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 R507 WAK registered?

R507 WAK is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R507 WAK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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