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T478 LAT

1999 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,719 mi
Last recorded41,719 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR80029,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT478 LAT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 41,719 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 41,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 39,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 39,183 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 39,183 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly STICKING ON FULL LOCK (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 38,829 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 38,784 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,310 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 36,626 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 32,794 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 32,787 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 32,787 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,291 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 24,521 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear number plate honeycombed

Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,080 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 15,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

chain dry

right hand rear side light not working

Pass 19 May 2012 11,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 9,536 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 9,471 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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))

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

Pass 6 May 2006 8,084 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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T478 LAT is a 1999 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T478 LAT, 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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T478 LAT is a 1999 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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