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R66 DMS

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,135 mi
Last recorded36,135 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 DMS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 36,135 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 36,117 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 35,704 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 35,503 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 34,079 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 32,596 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 31,949 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 30,496 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,405 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 30,367 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

head bearings slighly notchy

Pass 13 May 2013 29,713 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,027 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,315 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,896 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 24,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Nov 2005 22,924 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 22,924 miles

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

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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R66 DMS is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R66 DMS, 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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R66 DMS is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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