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T817 PCR

1999 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,893 mi
Last recorded47,893 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR80029,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT817 PCR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 47,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Indicator tell tale inoperative slightly affected by position lamp (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 47,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 47,716 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 47,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 44,922 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 41,787 miles

Clutch fluid level,low.

Fail 15 May 2017 41,787 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Clutch fluid level,low.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,963 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 40,963 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 39,653 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 May 2015 39,516 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 38,301 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clutch fluid level slightly low

Fail 16 May 2014 38,301 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clutch fluid level slightly low

Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,986 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,340 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,592 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 26,504 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 24,030 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 23,372 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

only one main beam working

Fail 6 May 2008 23,372 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

only one main beam working

Pass 5 May 2007 22,152 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 19,937 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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T817 PCR is a 1999 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T817 PCR, 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 T817 PCR registered?

T817 PCR is a 1999 Honda VFR800, first registered on 19 May 1999.

Is T817 PCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T817 PCR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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