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R117 ALK

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,507 mi
Last recorded20,507 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 ALK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,507 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,498 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 16,966 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,821 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 15,302 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 14,153 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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R117 ALK is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R117 ALK, 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 R117 ALK registered?

R117 ALK is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R117 ALK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 ALK shows 8 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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