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T536 SOR

1999 Honda VFR800

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,663 mi
Last recorded83,663 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR80029,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT536 SOR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 83,663 miles

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

exhaust blowing

exhaust noisy

headlight masks fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2025 83,663 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust blowing

exhaust noisy

headlight masks fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2023 82,888 miles

both brakes slightly binding

headlight converter fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2023 82,859 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both brakes slightly binding

headlight converter fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2022 80,267 miles

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

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

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 1 May 2021 77,816 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 76,755 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 76,642 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play rear hub (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 May 2017

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 71,733 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2015 61,539 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2015 61,261 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2014 51,476 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 50,976 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,168 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 48,741 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,741 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 46,744 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 46,744 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,082 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 40,710 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,904 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,461 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
Full Honda VFR800 reliability report

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T536 SOR is a 1999 Honda VFR800 in Yellow with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T536 SOR, 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 T536 SOR registered?

T536 SOR is a 1999 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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