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R123 YAT

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,654 mi
Last recorded53,654 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 YAT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 53,654 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,826 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 44,535 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 44,251 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 44,251 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,044 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,302 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,030 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,733 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,624 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,208 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,836 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 26,836 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

One position lamp not working

Pass 28 Mar 2009 25,956 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 22,885 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,749 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brare slightly binding.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,687 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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R123 YAT is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R123 YAT, 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 R123 YAT registered?

R123 YAT is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R123 YAT safe to buy?

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