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Honda VFR800 FI

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 781 cc

T499 BAYMOT history

T499 BAY is a red petrol Honda VFR800 FI first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 56,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
56,466 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T499 BAY
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
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T499 BAY was last recorded at 56,466 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,337 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
129 miles
Average per year
975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,466 miles
  • 2024 – 56,337 miles
  • 2023 – 56,263 miles
  • 2022 – 56,035 miles
  • 2021 – 55,818 miles
  • 2020 – 55,503 miles
  • 2019 – 54,877 miles
  • 2018 – 54,047 miles
  • 2017 – 53,424 miles
  • 2016 – 51,950 miles
  • 2011 – 51,781 miles
  • 2009 – 51,539 miles
  • 2008 – 48,182 miles
  • 2007 – 43,729 miles
  • 2006 – 39,762 miles
  • 2005 – 36,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,466 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,466 miles (+129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    56,466 miles
    Test number
    577006287370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass56,337 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    56,337 miles
    Test number
    868773885855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  3. Pass56,263 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    56,263 miles
    Test number
    667462392575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,035 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    56,035 miles
    Test number
    191185902660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,818 miles (+315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    55,818 miles
    Test number
    966459031113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass55,503 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,503 miles
    Test number
    730280482321
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  7. Fail55,483 miles (+606)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,483 miles
    Test number
    159158475656
    • DangerousFront Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousRear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MinorRear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass54,877 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,877 miles
    Test number
    331924182674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,047 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,047 miles
    Test number
    288734225353
    • DangerousFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

  10. Fail54,047 miles (+623)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,047 miles
    Test number
    962180633413
    • DangerousDirection indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • DangerousFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • DangerousThrottle operating incorrectly Throttle is not returning. (6.2.1f)

  11. Pass53,424 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,424 miles
    Test number
    555424535792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,399 miles (+1,449)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,399 miles
    Test number
    508900504685
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

  13. Pass51,950 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,950 miles
    Test number
    677209159082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,781 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,781 miles
    Test number
    868256581269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,539 miles (+3,357)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,539 miles
    Test number
    492024909452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,182 miles (+4,453)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,182 miles
    Test number
    390244508373
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • NoteRight headlamp aim high

  17. Pass43,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,729 miles
    Test number
    883584607393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,729 miles (+3,967)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,729 miles
    Test number
    271493707327
    • FailureRear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

  19. Pass39,762 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    39,762 miles
    Test number
    283548426323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,740 miles (+2,922)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,740 miles
    Test number
    492326026345
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

  21. Pass36,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    36,818 miles
    Test number
    911049325343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T499 BAY

Does T499 BAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T499 BAY is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T499 BAY?
The MOT on T499 BAY is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T499 BAY done?
T499 BAY was recorded at 56,466 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 975 miles a year.
Has T499 BAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T499 BAY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T499 BAY 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 T499 BAY find?
T499 BAY passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake binding but not excessively; offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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