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R120 VSJ

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,382 mi
Last recorded27,382 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 VSJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,382 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 26,780 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,331 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 26,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2011 24,217 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 23,187 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,441 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 21,200 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 19,905 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,544 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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 VSJ is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VSJ, 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 VSJ registered?

R120 VSJ is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R120 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 VSJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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