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R645 WKU

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,089 mi
Last recorded41,089 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 WKU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 41,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 39,120 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 37,882 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 37,861 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated downpipes heavily corroded. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (7.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated front pipe to silencer joint heavily corroded.ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2017 37,808 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2016 37,603 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,501 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2014 37,368 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,852 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 31,437 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 May 2009 29,456 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,262 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 27,209 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 26,244 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 23,028 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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R645 WKU 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 R645 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 R645 WKU registered?

R645 WKU is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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