1997 Honda VFR800 FI 0.8L Petrol · R342 EWX
1997 Honda VFR800 FI (0.8L, petrol). First registered 02/12/1997. Recorded mileage 42,951 miles. MOT valid until 13/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA VFR800 FI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 781cc
R342 EWX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 42,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R342 EWX Mileage History
- 10/08/200627,979 mi
- 08/07/200829,371 mi+1,392 mi
- 20/08/200930,325 mi+954 mi
- 16/04/201131,253 mi+928 mi
- 16/04/201131,253 mi
- 31/05/201233,325 mi+2,072 mi
- 31/05/201233,325 mi
- 11/09/201333,423 mi+98 mi
- 01/12/201434,583 mi+1,160 mi
- 03/03/201635,567 mi+984 mi
- 05/04/201736,700 mi+1,133 mi
- 11/04/201736,700 mi
- 23/04/201837,004 mi+304 mi
- 01/05/201837,004 mi
- 29/04/201937,443 mi+439 mi
- 29/05/202037,765 mi+322 mi
- 29/05/202037,765 mi
- 14/06/202137,843 mi+78 mi
- 09/07/202238,237 mi+394 mi
- 09/07/202238,237 mi
- 20/07/202338,910 mi+673 mi
- 20/07/202338,910 mi
- 14/03/202439,450 mi+540 mi
- 14/03/202541,720 mi+2,270 mi
- 19/02/202642,951 mi+1,231 mi
Average of roughly 767 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
R342 EWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Vfr800 Fi (R342 EWX) between August 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)”; “Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))”.
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