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R273 KFW

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,993 mi
Last recorded71,993 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 KFW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 71,993 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 71,690 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 71,512 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 71,512 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 69,848 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,168 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,230 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,271 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 58,271 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,822 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,174 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,874 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 43,072 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 May 2011 40,884 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,284 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 299,988 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 29,982 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 28,802 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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R273 KFW is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R273 KFW, 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.

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What year was R273 KFW registered?

R273 KFW is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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