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R109 GFU

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,698 mi
Last recorded44,698 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 GFU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,698 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 44,698 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,462 miles

front forks pitting on legs

Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,217 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 44,217 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,415 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,499 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,143 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 35,720 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,758 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,542 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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R109 GFU is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R109 GFU, 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 R109 GFU registered?

R109 GFU is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R109 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 GFU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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