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R290 EDV

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,055 mi
Last recorded27,055 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 EDV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,055 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 27,055 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,456 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 21,227 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 21,277 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,135 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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R290 EDV is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R290 EDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R290 EDV registered?

R290 EDV is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R290 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R290 EDV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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