MOT Status
ValidMileage
68,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake slightly spongey
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
slight uneven wear in front tyre tread .small cuts in rear tyre tread .headlamp aims set on lower limit .righthand pillion footrest mount slightly bent .
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
front and rear tyres getting low on tread
How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?
Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R161 MTV is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
Across all 1998 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 30,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Honda VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R161 MTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R161 MTV registered?
R161 MTV is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R161 MTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R161 MTV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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