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D7 SPL

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,306 mi
Last recorded45,306 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 SPL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 45,306 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

One of the two rear tail lights not working!

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 45,306 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

One of the two rear tail lights not working!

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Jul 2016

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2015

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,874 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,638 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 36,638 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,818 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 25,800 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 25,746 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,419 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 19,406 miles

Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 13,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Aug 2006 12,013 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 12,013 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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D7 SPL is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 31,147 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D7 SPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D7 SPL is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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