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R792 RSW

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,504 mi
Last recorded31,504 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 RSW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 31,504 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 31,322 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 29,676 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 29,359 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 28,351 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 27,662 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 26,405 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 26,183 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 25,997 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,177 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,231 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 20,851 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 20,141 miles

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2011 19,792 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 18,478 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 18,159 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 17,081 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,436 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 14,080 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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R792 RSW is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R792 RSW, 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 R792 RSW registered?

R792 RSW is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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