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Honda VFR800 FI

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 781 cc

V42 DVUMOT history

V42 DVU is a black petrol Honda VFR800 FI first used on 11 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 35,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
35,918 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 DVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
VFR800 FI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 DVU was last recorded at 35,918 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,515 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
403 miles
Average per year
772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,918 miles
  • 2025 – 35,515 miles
  • 2024 – 34,731 miles
  • 2023 – 33,947 miles
  • 2022 – 32,514 miles
  • 2020 – 30,303 miles
  • 2019 – 26,829 miles
  • 2017 – 24,663 miles
  • 2016 – 22,801 miles
  • 2015 – 22,673 miles
  • 2014 – 22,541 miles
  • 2013 – 22,353 miles
  • 2011 – 22,079 miles
  • 2010 – 21,959 miles
  • 2009 – 21,757 miles
  • 2008 – 21,114 miles
  • 2007 – 20,494 miles
  • 2006 – 20,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,918 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.

  • Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass35,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    35,918 miles
    Test number
    258333836458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail35,918 miles (+403)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,918 miles
    Test number
    999678612137
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
  3. Pass35,515 miles (+784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    35,515 miles
    Test number
    352834408201
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Pass34,731 miles (+784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    34,731 miles
    Test number
    270879461277
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Pass33,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    33,947 miles
    Test number
    668600671752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail33,947 miles (+1,433)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,947 miles
    Test number
    462536009153
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear tyre worn below legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S dipped beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass32,514 miles (+2,211)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    32,514 miles
    Test number
    359677328826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,303 miles (+3,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    30,303 miles
    Test number
    962778421039
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass26,829 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,829 miles
    Test number
    470046945467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,663 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    24,663 miles
    Test number
    255346503322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,801 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    22,801 miles
    Test number
    401332250224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,673 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,673 miles
    Test number
    288573805433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,541 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,541 miles
    Test number
    567477074072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,353 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,353 miles
    Test number
    217273863038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,079 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,079 miles
    Test number
    558528011373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,959 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,959 miles
    Test number
    670889910325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,757 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,757 miles
    Test number
    232633199248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,114 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,114 miles
    Test number
    493486068293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,494 miles (+181)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,494 miles
    Test number
    140124957292
    • NoteVery slight play in rear suspension dogbone link,leading end
  20. Pass20,313 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,313 miles
    Test number
    743908036165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,307 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,307 miles
    Test number
    244821936124
    • DangerousFloor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Questions about V42 DVU

Does V42 DVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 DVU is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V42 DVU?
The MOT on V42 DVU is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 DVU done?
V42 DVU was recorded at 35,918 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 772 miles a year.
Has V42 DVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 DVU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V42 DVU 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 V42 DVU find?
V42 DVU passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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