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Honda VFR800

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 781 cc

L16 VFRMOT history

L16 VFR is a blue petrol Honda VFR800 first used on 1 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 43,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
43,722 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 VFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
VFR800
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 VFR was last recorded at 43,722 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,359 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
363 miles
Average per year
1,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,722 miles
  • 2025 – 43,359 miles
  • 2024 – 42,059 miles
  • 2023 – 42,021 miles
  • 2022 – 39,914 miles
  • 2021 – 37,519 miles
  • 2020 – 36,494 miles
  • 2019 – 34,360 miles
  • 2018 – 32,531 miles
  • 2017 – 31,036 miles
  • 2012 – 30,523 miles
  • 2011 – 30,209 miles
  • 2009 – 28,854 miles
  • 2008 – 24,498 miles
  • 2007 – 19,481 miles
  • 2006 – 18,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,722 miles
  • MinorFront Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Tyre tread slightly mishaped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,722 miles (+363)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    43,722 miles
    Test number
    880790185255
    • MinorFront Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  2. Pass43,359 miles (+1,300)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    43,359 miles
    Test number
    552861396063
    • MinorFront Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly loose link pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  3. Pass42,059 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    42,059 miles
    Test number
    146920708157
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass42,021 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    42,021 miles
    Test number
    336807434758
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre tread slightly mishaped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  5. Fail42,020 miles (+2,106)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,020 miles
    Test number
    544955259501
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre tread slightly mishaped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  6. Pass39,914 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    39,914 miles
    Test number
    376289535095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,519 miles (+1,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    37,519 miles
    Test number
    928197156615
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass36,494 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    36,494 miles
    Test number
    460034156098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail36,493 miles (+2,133)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,493 miles
    Test number
    539715740335
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass34,360 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,360 miles
    Test number
    290041866765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,358 miles (+1,827)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,358 miles
    Test number
    126094711858
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass32,531 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,531 miles
    Test number
    639347404608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,036 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    31,036 miles
    Test number
    368342076977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,523 miles (+314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,523 miles
    Test number
    225184152486
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  15. Pass30,209 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    377025461188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,854 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,854 miles
    Test number
    671833509213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  17. Fail28,837 miles (+4,339)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,837 miles
    Test number
    210112509281
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  18. Pass24,498 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,498 miles
    Test number
    432500498175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,481 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,481 miles
    Test number
    551345007255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,146 miles
    Test number
    460477036230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 VFR

Does L16 VFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 VFR is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 VFR?
The MOT on L16 VFR is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 VFR done?
L16 VFR was recorded at 43,722 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 1,280 miles a year.
Has L16 VFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 VFR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 VFR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L16 VFR find?
L16 VFR passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake pad(s) close to minimum limit, and 2 more.

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