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T277 JAW

1999 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,947 mi
Last recorded39,947 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi27,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT277 JAW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 39,947 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 39,947 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 39,870 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 39,870 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 39,532 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 39,532 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 39,166 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 38,059 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 36,659 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 36,659 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,139 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,674 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,772 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,510 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,490 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,291 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,941 miles

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

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

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

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

only one of two rear side lights operating

Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,622 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,317 miles

only one of two rear side lights working

Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,922 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,024 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,835 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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T277 JAW is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T277 JAW, 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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What year was T277 JAW registered?

T277 JAW is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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