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Honda VFR800 FI

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 781 cc

T551 RCDMOT history

T551 RCD is a yellow petrol Honda VFR800 FI first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 64,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
64,834 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2019
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T551 RCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
VFR800 FI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T551 RCD was last recorded at 64,834 miles on 1 Aug 2019, 1,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,284 miles · 29 Jul 2018
Between the last two tests
1,550 miles
Average per year
3,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 64,834 miles
  • 2018 – 63,284 miles
  • 2016 – 63,137 miles
  • 2013 – 59,395 miles
  • 2012 – 56,885 miles
  • 2011 – 51,607 miles
  • 2010 – 30,431 miles
  • 2008 – 24,134 miles
  • 2007 – 22,685 miles
  • 2006 – 20,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    602950422044
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    245440959015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,834 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,834 miles
    Test number
    480011340964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,284 miles (+147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,284 miles
    Test number
    457492126631
    • AdvisoryBrake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass63,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,137 miles
    Test number
    223132485905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,137 miles (+3,742)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,137 miles
    Test number
    975652370868
    • DangerousMotorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking handlebars incorrectly set causing clutch and brake levers to hit fairing (6.1.1c)
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • FailureRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

  7. Pass59,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,395 miles
    Test number
    645284423341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,395 miles (+2,510)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,395 miles
    Test number
    146354023392
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

  9. Pass56,885 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,885 miles
    Test number
    906442022177
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  10. Fail56,869 miles (+5,262)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,869 miles
    Test number
    127886412180
    • FailureIndicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)
    • FailureNearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  11. Pass51,607 miles (+21,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,607 miles
    Test number
    446730321183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  12. Pass30,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,431 miles
    Test number
    972319020063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

  13. Fail30,431 miles (+6,297)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,431 miles
    Test number
    900769820043
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

  14. Pass24,134 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,134 miles
    Test number
    213065558360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,685 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,685 miles
    Test number
    623484047394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,793 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,793 miles
    Test number
    482716356457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    19,126 miles
    Test number
    944454316064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T551 RCD

Does T551 RCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T551 RCD expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T551 RCD?
The MOT on T551 RCD expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T551 RCD done?
T551 RCD was recorded at 64,834 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2019, an average of 3,375 miles a year.
Has T551 RCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T551 RCD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T551 RCD 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 T551 RCD find?
T551 RCD failed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 major defect: roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.

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