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R128 EBD

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Gold Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,068 mi
Last recorded22,068 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 EBD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 22,068 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 22,068 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 21,958 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,706 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 26,706 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 25,992 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 25,992 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,305 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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R128 EBD is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Gold with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R128 EBD, 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 R128 EBD registered?

R128 EBD is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 6 December 1997.

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