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S523 ORY

1999 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,427 mi
Last recorded31,427 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi27,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 ORY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 31,427 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 30,486 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 29,804 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 28,273 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 25,338 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 25,338 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 23,817 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 21,933 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 21,665 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 17,426 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 16,834 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 16,031 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 15,746 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 15,578 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,221 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 15,219 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 14,001 miles

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

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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S523 ORY 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 S523 ORY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S523 ORY registered?

S523 ORY is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S523 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 ORY 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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