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S450 HLG

1999 Honda VFR800 Fi

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,082 mi
Last recorded85,082 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi27,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 HLG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 85,082 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 84,498 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 84,213 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 84,213 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,437 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 83,290 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 83,290 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 82,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 81,242 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 80,554 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 80,554 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,280 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 75,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,288 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 3,093 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 62,889 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,665 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 55,452 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 47,012 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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S450 HLG is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi in Yellow with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S450 HLG, 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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S450 HLG is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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