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S356 ARR

1999 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

19,054 mi
Last recorded19,054 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR80029,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 ARR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 19,054 miles

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 19,027 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 18,867 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 18,663 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 17,949 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 17,537 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 17,091 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 16,024 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 14,680 miles

Drive chain has a few slightly tight links

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 14,680 miles

Drive chain has a few slightly tight links

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 14,400 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,227 miles

Rear tyre valve starting to perish

Silencer and downpipe clamps missing

Pass 23 Apr 2011 13,739 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 19 Apr 2010 12,028 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,855 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,185 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 10,868 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,461 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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S356 ARR is a 1999 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1999 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 29,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S356 ARR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S356 ARR registered?

S356 ARR is a 1999 Honda VFR800, first registered on 9 January 1999.

Is S356 ARR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S356 ARR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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