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R80 VFR

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,613 mi
Last recorded22,613 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

RegistrationR80 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 22,613 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 22,598 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 22,401 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 21,669 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 21,205 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 20,972 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,972 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 20,869 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 20,224 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 16,066 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 14,980 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 14,980 miles

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

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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R80 VFR is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R80 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 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 R80 VFR registered?

R80 VFR is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 13 December 1997.

Is R80 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R80 VFR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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