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Honda VFR800 FI

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 781 cc

S42 KSTMOT history

S42 KST is a red petrol Honda VFR800 FI first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 41,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
41,071 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 KST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
VFR800 FI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
781 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 KST was last recorded at 41,071 miles on 5 May 2026, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2013: 30,204 miles, lower than 75,190 miles on 2 Sept 2011.

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
40,961 miles · 18 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,071 miles
  • 2024 – 40,961 miles
  • 2023 – 40,297 miles
  • 2022 – 39,338 miles
  • 2020 – 37,664 miles
  • 2019 – 35,033 miles
  • 2018 – 33,591 miles
  • 2015 – 31,174 miles
  • 2014 – 30,516 miles
  • 2013 – 30,204 miles
  • 2011 – 75,190 miles
  • 2007 – 57,604 miles
  • 2006 – 51,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,071 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    41,071 miles
    Test number
    857913828496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail41,071 miles (+110)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,071 miles
    Test number
    112654011975
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass40,961 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    40,961 miles
    Test number
    821982119940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,297 miles (+959)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    40,297 miles
    Test number
    685044256200
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  5. Pass39,338 miles (+1,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,338 miles
    Test number
    514761220949
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass37,664 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,664 miles
    Test number
    540714408511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,033 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,033 miles
    Test number
    497506975831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,591 miles (+2,417)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,591 miles
    Test number
    751960009708
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired bulb shield worn (1.2.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  9. Pass31,174 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,174 miles
    Test number
    818677005154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  10. Fail31,172 miles (+656)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,172 miles
    Test number
    576437605171
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  11. Pass30,516 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,516 miles
    Test number
    187680104131
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOffside headlight low beam not working

  12. Fail30,516 miles (+312)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,516 miles
    Test number
    408720004131
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOffside headlight low beam not working

  13. Pass30,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,204 miles
    Test number
    386929373017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,204 miles (-44,986)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,204 miles
    Test number
    969039373029
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

  15. Pass75,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,190 miles
    Test number
    107185341208
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

  16. Pass73,638 km (+6,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,638 km
    Test number
    240501380447
    • AdvisoryLower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  17. Pass66,699 km (+5,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,699 km
    Test number
    203027229449
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  18. Pass61,093 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,093 km
    Test number
    321436208100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,604 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,604 miles
    Test number
    894051327104
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  20. Pass51,705 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,705 km
    Test number
    133007746430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,592 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,592 miles
    Test number
    852382346067
    • FailureFront Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Questions about S42 KST

Does S42 KST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 KST is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S42 KST?
The MOT on S42 KST is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S42 KST done?
S42 KST was recorded at 41,071 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026.
Has S42 KST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 KST has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S42 KST ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S42 KST find?
S42 KST passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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