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P321 JAL

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,509 mi
Last recorded54,509 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 JAL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2025 54,509 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 54,487 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 50,739 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 May 2008 46,681 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

O/S/F foot peg slightly loose

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 44,558 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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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P321 JAL is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P321 JAL, 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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What year was P321 JAL registered?

P321 JAL is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P321 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P321 JAL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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