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S287 MKH

1999 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,220 mi
Last recorded27,220 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi27,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS287 MKH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 27,220 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 26,851 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 24,951 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 23,048 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 21,481 miles

front tyre worn very low

Pass 5 Apr 2019 18,849 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 16,584 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 15,428 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 15,178 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 15,115 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 15,115 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,513 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 14,513 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,796 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,538 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 11,560 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 8,804 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S287 MKH is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S287 MKH, 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 S287 MKH registered?

S287 MKH is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S287 MKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S287 MKH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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