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R629 WKU

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,222 mi
Last recorded48,222 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 WKU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2026 48,222 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced n/s bulb inop in cluster (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 47,528 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 May 2024 46,473 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 44,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 44,154 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 44,154 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 44,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 42,568 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,040 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 38,721 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 37,001 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

minor damage right hand front fork stanchion

Pass 16 May 2013 32,773 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,982 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,433 miles

Rear hugger/mudgaurd insecure.

Pass 9 May 2007 30,686 miles

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

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

fuel injection fault indicated by warning lamp

Pass 2 May 2006 30,240 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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R629 WKU is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R629 WKU, 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 R629 WKU registered?

R629 WKU is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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