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T408 SKS

1999 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,863 mi
Last recorded42,863 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR80029,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT408 SKS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 42,863 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 42,588 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 42,588 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 42,261 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 42,261 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 42,210 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 42,210 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 36,679 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 36,321 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 36,321 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 35,603 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 35,433 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 34,315 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

rear brake pads appear worn low

Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,675 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 31,781 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 31,039 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 29,461 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 28,287 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 28,287 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 28,265 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,800 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 23,950 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 20,688 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,841 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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T408 SKS is a 1999 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T408 SKS, 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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T408 SKS is a 1999 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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