
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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Pass46,346 miles (+586)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 46,346 miles
- Test number
- 117813747030
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass45,760 miles (+74)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 45,760 miles
- Test number
- 360518843424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,686 miles (+165)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 45,686 miles
- Test number
- 266261528936
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
Pass34,486 km (+12,101)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 34,486 km
- Test number
- 482395407057
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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