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R120 ALD

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,238 mi
Last recorded41,238 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 ALD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 41,238 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 38,606 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 38,022 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 38,021 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,891 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 37,532 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 36,887 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,828 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,111 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 29,687 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 26,491 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 23,472 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 23,464 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 23,296 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 23,196 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,107 miles

Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 23,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 23,040 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 22,972 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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R120 ALD is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R120 ALD, 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 R120 ALD registered?

R120 ALD is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R120 ALD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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