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T428 JFL

1999 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,627 mi
Last recorded24,627 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR80029,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT428 JFL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 24,627 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 24,617 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2022 24,213 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 24,199 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose Drive chain is slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 41,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 41,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 41,098 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,440 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,420 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

beam benders fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,989 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 34,989 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,529 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 31,523 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

R/h fairing pannel loose.Fairing bolts missing.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,769 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,014 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 18,992 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 15,567 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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T428 JFL is a 1999 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T428 JFL, 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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T428 JFL is a 1999 Honda VFR800, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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