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L894 XLL

1998 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,317 mi
Last recorded27,317 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL894 XLL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 27,317 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 27,271 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,062 miles

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

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

right front brake disc worn on bobbins

Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,053 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,045 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 27,033 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 26,527 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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L894 XLL is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 30,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L894 XLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L894 XLL registered?

L894 XLL is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is L894 XLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L894 XLL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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