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1999 Honda VFR800 FI 0.8L Petrol · V257 HGS

V257 HGS

1999 Honda VFR800 FI (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1999. Recorded mileage 22,507 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
HONDA VFR800 FI
Year / Origin
1999 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/10/2016
Road Tax
Untaxed (05/09/2016)
Recorded Mileage
22,507 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 0.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/10/2016
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 05/09/2016
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1999
Engine
781cc

V257 HGS Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2015
  • 22,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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V257 HGS Mileage History

  1. 27/07/200711,906 mi
  2. 09/09/201014,176 mi+2,270 mi
  3. 29/09/201115,218 mi+1,042 mi
  4. 01/10/201216,283 mi+1,065 mi
  5. 02/10/201216,250 mi-33 mi
  6. 11/10/201317,822 mi+1,572 mi
  7. 11/10/201317,822 mi
  8. 06/10/201419,861 mi+2,039 mi
  9. 10/10/201522,507 mi+2,646 mi

Average of roughly 1,292 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

V257 HGS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 18:53
MOT Analysis

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

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Honda Vfr800 Fi (V257 HGS) between July 2007 and October 2015.

The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 October 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (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: “Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”.

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