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Honda VFR800 FI

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 781 cc

R446 HCGMOT history

R446 HCG is a black petrol Honda VFR800 FI first used on 5 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 46,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
46,346 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R446 HCG
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
5 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R446 HCG was last recorded at 46,346 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Nov 2022: 45,521 miles, lower than 46,318 miles on 25 Mar 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
45,760 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
586 miles
Average per year
641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,346 miles
  • 2024 – 45,686 miles
  • 2022 – 45,521 miles
  • 2021 – 46,318 miles
  • 2019 – 45,490 miles
  • 2018 – 45,445 miles
  • 2011 – 36,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,346 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,346 miles (+586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    46,346 miles
    Test number
    117813747030
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Pass45,760 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    45,760 miles
    Test number
    360518843424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,686 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    45,686 miles
    Test number
    266261528936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,521 miles (-797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,521 miles
    Test number
    774014696576
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass46,318 miles (+828)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,318 miles
    Test number
    945370435574
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass45,490 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,490 miles
    Test number
    796598172718
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail45,490 miles (+45)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,490 miles
    Test number
    396054287455
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass45,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,445 miles
    Test number
    654696900168
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Fail45,445 miles (+8,792)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,445 miles
    Test number
    231961593089
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass36,653 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,653 miles
    Test number
    328058901439
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
    • NoteFront tyre unevenly worn
    • NoteHeadlight pattern weak
  11. Fail36,653 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,653 miles
    Test number
    309167701235
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
    • NoteFront tyre unevenly worn
  12. Pass35,099 km (+613)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,099 km
    Test number
    441826290178
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteHeadlight pattern weak
  13. Pass34,486 km (+12,101)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,486 km
    Test number
    482395407057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,385 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    22,385 km
    Test number
    493523315438
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about R446 HCG

Does R446 HCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R446 HCG is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R446 HCG?
The MOT on R446 HCG is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R446 HCG done?
R446 HCG was recorded at 46,346 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 641 miles a year.
Has R446 HCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R446 HCG has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on R446 HCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R446 HCG find?
R446 HCG passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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