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Honda VFR 800

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 800 cc

R989 ENCMOT history

R989 ENC is a black petrol Honda VFR 800 first used on 28 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,907 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,907 km
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,350 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R989 ENC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
VFR 800
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R989 ENC was last recorded at 79,907 km on 6 Jul 2026, 1,393 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,514 km · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,393 km
Average per year
2,350 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,907 km
  • 2023 – 78,514 km
  • 2022 – 75,618 km
  • 2019 – 73,925 km
  • 2018 – 72,602 km
  • 2017 – 69,921 km
  • 2016 – 63,295 km
  • 2015 – 60,390 km
  • 2014 – 51,756 km
  • 2012 – 48,278 km
  • 2011 – 47,027 km
  • 2010 – 43,166 km
  • 2009 – 39,548 km
  • 2006 – 32,347 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,907 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,907 km (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,907 km
    Test number
    887407912981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,514 km (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,514 km
    Test number
    783864427863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,618 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,618 km
    Test number
    293216987225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,618 km (+1,693)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,618 km
    Test number
    674847782315
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass73,925 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,925 km
    Test number
    220173350043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,925 km (+1,323)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,925 km
    Test number
    620602658580
    • DangerousCentral Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass72,602 km (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,602 km
    Test number
    100313727602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,921 km (+6,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,921 km
    Test number
    151714002063
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  9. Pass63,295 km (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,295 km
    Test number
    880393479003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,390 km (+8,634)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,390 km
    Test number
    935158875164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,756 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,756 km
    Test number
    109665694402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,958 miles
    Test number
    945571153015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,278 km (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,278 km
    Test number
    716815752095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,027 km (+3,861)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,027 km
    Test number
    678113771102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,166 km
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,166 km
    Test number
    402329230135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,548 miles
    Test number
    560887029144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,548 km2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,548 km
    Test number
    893683719116
    • FailureSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
    • FailureSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
  18. Pass35,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,820 miles
    Test number
    814591928184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,816 miles (+390)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,816 miles
    Test number
    250521828153
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
  20. Pass35,426 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,426 miles
    Test number
    643252597036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,396 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,396 miles
    Test number
    182867587013
    • FailureRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
  22. Pass32,347 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,347 km
    Test number
    370880706117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R989 ENC

Does R989 ENC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R989 ENC is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R989 ENC?
The MOT on R989 ENC is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R989 ENC done?
R989 ENC was recorded at 79,907 km at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 2,350 km a year.
Has R989 ENC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R989 ENC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on R989 ENC 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 R989 ENC find?
R989 ENC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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