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Honda VFR800 FI

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 781 cc

T490 KABMOT history

T490 KAB is a red petrol Honda VFR800 FI first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 26,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
26,593 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T490 KAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
VFR800 FI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T490 KAB was last recorded at 26,593 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,442 miles · 18 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,151 miles
Average per year
941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,593 miles
  • 2024 – 25,442 miles
  • 2021 – 25,379 miles
  • 2019 – 25,247 miles
  • 2017 – 25,107 miles
  • 2016 – 24,961 miles
  • 2015 – 24,690 miles
  • 2014 – 23,832 miles
  • 2009 – 19,347 miles
  • 2008 – 13,450 miles
  • 2007 – 9,599 miles
  • 2006 – 7,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,593 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock spring retaining ring badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass26,593 miles (+1,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    26,593 miles
    Test number
    254268495298
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock spring retaining ring badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass25,442 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    25,442 miles
    Test number
    594172646767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,379 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    25,379 miles
    Test number
    317127457542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass25,247 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,247 miles
    Test number
    944609795225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,107 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    25,107 miles
    Test number
    827401646646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,961 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    24,961 miles
    Test number
    598625135901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail24,960 miles (+270)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,960 miles
    Test number
    244577795464
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
  8. Pass24,690 miles (+858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,690 miles
    Test number
    427804234141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
  9. Pass23,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,832 miles
    Test number
    365445664210
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    428998243203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    628332312101
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
  12. PassMileage not read2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    864772080253
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
  13. Pass19,347 miles (+5,897)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,347 miles
    Test number
    400370469270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,450 miles (+3,851)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,450 miles
    Test number
    852435258248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,599 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    9,599 miles
    Test number
    324974077159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    7,674 miles
    Test number
    332301266170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail7,674 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,674 miles
    Test number
    592871466185
    • Repaired at testStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Questions about T490 KAB

Does T490 KAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T490 KAB is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T490 KAB?
The MOT on T490 KAB is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T490 KAB done?
T490 KAB was recorded at 26,593 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 941 miles a year.
Has T490 KAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T490 KAB has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on T490 KAB 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 T490 KAB find?
T490 KAB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear shock spring retaining ring badly corroded.

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