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R303 EDV

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,447 mi
Last recorded75,447 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 EDV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 75,447 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 68,298 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 62,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 56,394 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 47,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,347 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 31,037 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 31,037 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,929 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,084 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 26,084 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 24,493 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 23,750 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 23,750 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 22,338 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,823 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 19,798 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,580 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 17,914 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear tyre has had repair good on day of test

Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,927 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 9,927 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 9,890 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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R303 EDV is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R303 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.

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What year was R303 EDV registered?

R303 EDV is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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