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G15 RAL

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

28,765 mi
Last recorded28,765 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 RAL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,765 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 28,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 28,757 miles

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2010 25,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 25,591 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 22,783 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 22,723 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear brake light swich loose

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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G15 RAL is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 29,099 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 G15 RAL, 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 28 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G15 RAL registered?

G15 RAL is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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