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R252 NNW

1998 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,558 mi
Last recorded131,558 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 NNW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 131,558 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 128,448 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 128,477 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 126,899 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 124,614 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 120,882 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 116,979 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 112,166 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 104,326 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 93,483 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 87,227 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 75,823 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 66,974 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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R252 NNW is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R252 NNW, 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 R252 NNW registered?

R252 NNW is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R252 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 NNW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R252 NNW have outstanding finance?

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