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FS589Y

2001 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,184 mi
Last recorded60,184 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi24,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS589Y
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,184 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 60,184 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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FS589Y is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 24,426 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 FS589Y, 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 25 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FS589Y registered?

FS589Y is a 2001 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is FS589Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FS589Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FS589Y have outstanding finance?

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