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R592 VNT

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,290 mi
Last recorded17,290 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 VNT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 17,290 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 17,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 17,289 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 17,138 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 15,441 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 15,281 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 15,149 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 14,882 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 14,842 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 14,514 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 14,476 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 14,409 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 14,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 13,736 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 13,326 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 12,016 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 12,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 10,359 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 8,851 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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R592 VNT is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R592 VNT, 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 R592 VNT registered?

R592 VNT is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R592 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R592 VNT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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