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T408 LAU

1999 Honda Vfr 800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,894 mi
Last recorded36,894 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Vfr 80030,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT408 LAU
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 36,894 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 36,604 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 35,847 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 34,399 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 33,034 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 32,097 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 30,833 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 30,833 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 29,865 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 28,698 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Steering stop present with reduced bar to fuel tank clearance

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 26,646 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,581 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,535 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2013 21,817 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 21,817 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 21,649 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 19,654 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

clunking from front end (may be engine mounts or sterring bearings)

exhaust clamp rusted through

Fail 5 Aug 2011 19,654 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

clunking from front end (may be engine mounts or sterring bearings)

exhaust clamp rusted through

Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,368 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,210 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 13,981 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 13,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 12,453 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 11,472 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 800?

Based on 1,426 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
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T408 LAU is a 1999 Honda Vfr 800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda Vfr 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 30,454 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 Vfr 800 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T408 LAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Honda Vfr 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T408 LAU registered?

T408 LAU is a 1999 Honda Vfr 800, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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