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T74 KCH

1999 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,195 mi
Last recorded41,195 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR80029,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 KCH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 41,195 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 41,192 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Right hand rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Right hand rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 41,192 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Right hand rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Right hand rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp not working Dry terminals on front brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 41,187 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Right hand rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Right hand rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 41,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 38,913 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,487 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,269 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 36,531 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 29,774 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,768 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 26,321 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 23,995 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 23,993 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2009 21,353 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 17,875 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 17,475 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,666 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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T74 KCH is a 1999 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T74 KCH, 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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T74 KCH is a 1999 Honda VFR800, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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