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R777 VFR

1999 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,730 mi
Last recorded44,730 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi27,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 44,730 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 42,083 miles

Rear One exhaust clamp missing, one exhaust clamp loose.

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one bulb not work dislodged from holder. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced only one bulb working (other bulb dislodged from holder) (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 42,063 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Steering head nut loose. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly does not return to stop automatically. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 42,006 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Stop lamp not working Front operated. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly does not return to stop automatically. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 41,981 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 41,976 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 41,932 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 41,886 miles

fairings fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 41,265 miles

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired binding slightly (1.1.16 (a) (i))

fairings fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2017 38,976 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 10 Nov 2016 38,745 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 38,745 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,701 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,841 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 35,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 33,835 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,255 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,910 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,069 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 29,433 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 27,313 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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R777 VFR is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 27,250 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 R777 VFR, 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 27 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 R777 VFR registered?

R777 VFR is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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