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R603 BNG

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,769 mi
Last recorded55,769 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 BNG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 55,769 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 55,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 55,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 4 May 2018 54,819 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,860 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 51,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 51,421 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake light switch (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,883 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 50,883 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,992 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 49,441 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,971 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,398 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 48,391 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 45,819 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 45,819 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,319 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 42,134 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,226 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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R603 BNG 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 73.7%.

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 R603 BNG, 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 R603 BNG registered?

R603 BNG is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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