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Honda VFR800 FI

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 781 cc

R446 BVGMOT history

R446 BVG is a black petrol Honda VFR800 FI first used on 2 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 57,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
57,656 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R446 BVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
VFR800 FI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
781 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R446 BVG was last recorded at 57,656 miles on 4 Oct 2025, 856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,800 miles · 10 May 2022
Between the last two tests
856 miles
Average per year
927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,656 miles
  • 2022 – 56,800 miles
  • 2021 – 56,597 miles
  • 2019 – 56,108 miles
  • 2017 – 55,867 miles
  • 2016 – 55,306 miles
  • 2015 – 49,399 miles
  • 2013 – 48,796 miles
  • 2011 – 47,928 miles
  • 2010 – 47,741 miles
  • 2009 – 45,910 miles
  • 2008 – 42,712 miles
  • 2007 – 41,772 miles
  • 2006 – 39,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,656 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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.

  • Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,656 miles (+856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    57,656 miles
    Test number
    129154056540
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  2. Pass56,800 miles (+203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    56,800 miles
    Test number
    186563048502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass56,597 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    56,597 miles
    Test number
    305144186767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,108 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,108 miles
    Test number
    861923582905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,867 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,867 miles
    Test number
    670583680746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,306 miles (+5,907)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,306 miles
    Test number
    817639435581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail49,399 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,399 miles
    Test number
    315380055127
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
  8. Pass49,399 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,399 miles
    Test number
    955370855153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,796 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,796 miles
    Test number
    307219563123
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
    • NoteOne taillight bulb not working
  10. Fail48,796 miles (+868)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,796 miles
    Test number
    919068263161
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
    • NoteOne taillight bulb not working
  11. Pass47,928 miles (+187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,928 miles
    Test number
    627044311336
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
  12. Pass47,741 miles (+1,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,741 miles
    Test number
    513382900315
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
  13. Pass45,910 miles (+3,198)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,910 miles
    Test number
    322736899212
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
    • NoteOne dip bulb not working
  14. Pass42,712 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,712 miles
    Test number
    822454238183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,652 miles (+880)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,652 miles
    Test number
    133973838148
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
  16. Fail41,772 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,772 miles
    Test number
    571786337155
    • Repaired at testFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  17. Pass41,772 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,772 miles
    Test number
    801936337183
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  18. Fail41,751 miles (+2,105)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,751 miles
    Test number
    872685937122
    • FailureCentre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureFront Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  19. Pass39,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,646 miles
    Test number
    930922026128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R446 BVG

Does R446 BVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R446 BVG expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R446 BVG?
The MOT on R446 BVG expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R446 BVG done?
R446 BVG was recorded at 57,656 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2025, an average of 927 miles a year.
Has R446 BVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R446 BVG has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2015.
Has the mileage on R446 BVG 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 R446 BVG find?
R446 BVG passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake binding but not excessively; front shock absorber has a reduced damping effect; steering headbearing has slight free play.

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