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R807 PEL

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,743 mi
Last recorded29,743 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 PEL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 29,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 29,743 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced tail light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 26,743 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 26,731 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 25,024 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 25,019 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 25,009 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 25,006 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 21,522 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2017 19,171 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 18,752 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,437 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,261 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 14,020 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,650 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 4,803 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 4,803 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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R807 PEL 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 77.8%.

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 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 R807 PEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R807 PEL registered?

R807 PEL is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R807 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R807 PEL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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