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R157 NHN

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,684 mi
Last recorded23,684 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 NHN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 23,684 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 23,173 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 23,171 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,052 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 21,844 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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R157 NHN is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R157 NHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R157 NHN?

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What year was R157 NHN registered?

R157 NHN is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R157 NHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 NHN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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