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1997 Honda VFR800 FI 0.8L Petrol · R842 FKN

R842 FKN

1997 Honda VFR800 FI (0.8L, petrol). First registered 28/11/1997. Recorded mileage 53,553 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
781cc

R842 FKN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
  • 53,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R842 FKN Mileage History

  1. 16/11/202152,685 mi
  2. 31/03/202352,898 mi+213 mi
  3. 20/05/202452,917 mi+19 mi
  4. 20/05/202452,917 mi
  5. 31/07/202553,553 mi+636 mi

Average of roughly 234 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R842 FKN MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Vfr800 Fi (R842 FKN) between November 2021 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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