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Honda VFR800 FI

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 781 cc

T985 UAEMOT history

T985 UAE is a red petrol Honda VFR800 FI first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 54,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
54,527 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 UAE
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T985 UAE was last recorded at 54,527 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,527 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,527 miles
  • 2024 – 42,029 miles
  • 2023 – 42,012 miles
  • 2022 – 41,737 miles
  • 2021 – 41,505 miles
  • 2019 – 41,078 miles
  • 2018 – 37,670 miles
  • 2017 – 36,261 miles
  • 2016 – 34,687 miles
  • 2015 – 34,334 miles
  • 2014 – 33,349 miles
  • 2013 – 32,330 miles
  • 2012 – 31,430 miles
  • 2011 – 30,278 miles
  • 2010 – 27,931 miles
  • 2009 – 25,679 miles
  • 2008 – 24,694 miles
  • 2007 – 22,530 miles
  • 2006 – 21,786 miles
  • 2005 – 21,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,527 miles
  • MinorRear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced half working (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryClutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (1.1.13 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,527 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    54,527 miles
    Test number
    453292686652
    • MinorRear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced half working (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail54,527 miles (+12,498)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,527 miles
    Test number
    489126073176
    • DangerousFront Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • MinorRear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced half working (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass42,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    42,029 miles
    Test number
    866826044134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail42,029 miles (+17)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,029 miles
    Test number
    435207262603
    • MajorNearside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass42,012 miles (+275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    42,012 miles
    Test number
    404374113856
    • AdvisoryDamp around front L/H anti dive piston
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  6. Pass41,737 miles (+232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    41,737 miles
    Test number
    975102680105
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  7. Pass41,505 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    41,505 miles
    Test number
    996776856948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,078 miles
    Test number
    925097623391
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  9. Fail41,078 miles (+3,408)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,078 miles
    Test number
    115949022551
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  10. Pass37,670 miles (+1,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    37,670 miles
    Test number
    132782457120
    • AdvisoryCentral Front brake pads low
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear brake pads low

  11. Pass36,261 miles (+1,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    36,261 miles
    Test number
    745951433290
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lamp insecure

  12. Pass34,687 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,687 miles
    Test number
    463022931884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,334 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,334 miles
    Test number
    615109085128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,349 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,349 miles
    Test number
    939701294187
    • NoteScuff marks on rear hugger

  15. Fail33,349 miles (+1,019)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,349 miles
    Test number
    529409984189
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureFront wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
    • NoteScuff marks on rear hugger

  16. Pass32,330 miles (+900)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,330 miles
    Test number
    586051273119
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteRear hugger has scuff marks on

  17. Pass31,430 miles (+1,152)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,430 miles
    Test number
    956531652189
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
    • NoteIgnition switch intermitent

  18. Pass30,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,278 miles
    Test number
    308429831147
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

  19. Fail30,278 miles (+2,347)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,278 miles
    Test number
    256556931114
    • DangerousDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • DangerousDrive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

  20. Pass27,931 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,931 miles
    Test number
    214556540101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,679 miles
    Test number
    350496129151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,676 miles (+982)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,676 miles
    Test number
    783206929143
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

  23. Pass24,694 miles (+2,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,694 miles
    Test number
    213718348108
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  24. Pass22,530 miles (+744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,530 miles
    Test number
    461631147102
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  25. Pass21,786 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,786 miles
    Test number
    220715846409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2006
    Odometer
    21,593 miles
    Test number
    933127945115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,593 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,593 miles
    Test number
    673086745183
    • FailureFront Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Questions about T985 UAE

Does T985 UAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T985 UAE expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T985 UAE?
The MOT on T985 UAE expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T985 UAE done?
T985 UAE was recorded at 54,527 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 1,619 miles a year.
Has T985 UAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 UAE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T985 UAE 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 T985 UAE find?
T985 UAE passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: rear all position lamps light intensity obviously reduced half working; clutch lever bent; drive chain slightly loose, and 3 more.

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