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L333 VFR

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,071 mi
Last recorded41,071 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 41,071 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 41,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake performance not tested front brake binding wheel cannot be turned (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Brake performance not tested front brake binding wheel cannot be turned (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 38,944 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 37,484 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 37,467 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective Hand traps on left lock (2.1.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Rear Oil from drive chain on tyre

Pass 9 May 2016 36,150 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,098 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,266 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 31,490 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,408 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 31,397 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,792 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,007 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,680 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 26,312 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 25,562 miles

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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L333 VFR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L333 VFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L333 VFR registered?

L333 VFR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 27 September 1998.

Is L333 VFR safe to buy?

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