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S55 KYD

1999 Honda VFR800 Fi

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,664 mi
Last recorded38,664 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi27,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 KYD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 38,664 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 38,406 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 36,971 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 35,639 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 35,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Bulb, both filaments blown, replaced for new (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 35,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 35,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 34,954 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 34,488 miles

Front slightly binding brake calipers, although not effecting performance

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on rear downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 33,832 miles

Front Slight binding front calipers

Pass 12 May 2016 32,485 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,822 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,645 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 29,645 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 29,226 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,115 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 27,575 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 21,662 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 19,643 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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S55 KYD 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 84.2%.

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 S55 KYD, 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 S55 KYD registered?

S55 KYD is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is S55 KYD safe to buy?

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