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T701 AHY

1999 Honda VFR800

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,023 mi
Last recorded57,023 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR80029,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT701 AHY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 57,023 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 53,247 miles

Central Front slight oil weep coming from oil cooler connection

Pass 6 Oct 2023 51,364 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 51,046 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 50,348 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 49,450 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 48,858 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 45,086 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 42,926 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,067 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,018 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,841 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 39,759 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,674 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 39,620 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,204 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 35,204 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 30 May 2008 29,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 29,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 28,199 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 26,936 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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T701 AHY is a 1999 Honda VFR800 in Yellow with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T701 AHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T701 AHY registered?

T701 AHY is a 1999 Honda VFR800, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T701 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T701 AHY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T701 AHY have outstanding finance?

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