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R272 OUS

1998 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,878 mi
Last recorded17,878 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 OUS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2016 17,878 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 17,467 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 17,460 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,405 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 17,258 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 17,199 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 17,056 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,781 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 16,605 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,324 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2006 16,294 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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R272 OUS is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R272 OUS, 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 R272 OUS registered?

R272 OUS is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 23 May 1998.

Is R272 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 OUS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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