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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Fender fixings slightly loose
Fuel tank slightly loose
Gear lever clamp loose
Oil leak from engine
Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Registration plate slightly loose Main bracket (0.1 (a))
Steering stops modified
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation instructions incorrect. (5.2.3 (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake excessively binding Master cylinder sticking, not returning. (1.2.1 (f))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Fender fixings slightly loose
Fuel tank slightly loose
Gear lever clamp loose
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Oil leak from engine
Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Registration plate slightly loose Main bracket (0.1 (a))
Steering stops modified
Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Switch gear slightly loose.
Offside Steering stop slightly maladjusted.
Rear Subframe Modified.
Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
motorcycle modified
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
All 3 discs contaminated by grease.
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?
Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R209 RSA is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R209 RSA, 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 R209 RSA registered?
R209 RSA is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 23 April 1998.
Is R209 RSA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R209 RSA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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