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R553 KFW

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,128 mi
Last recorded35,128 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 KFW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 35,128 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 33,226 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 32,478 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 32,206 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 32,206 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 31,711 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 31,171 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 30,568 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 29,856 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 28,977 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 27,963 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 27,081 miles

Unable to check entire length of all brake pipes and hoses

Pass 30 May 2013 25,544 miles

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

Unable to check entire length of all brake pipes and hoses

Pass 1 Jun 2012 24,272 miles

unable to check entire length of all brake hoses and pipes

Pass 31 May 2011 23,110 miles

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

unable to check entire length of all brake hoses and pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,893 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,832 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 16,544 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,544 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 12,020 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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R553 KFW is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R553 KFW, 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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R553 KFW is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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