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R311 LAC

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,255 mi
Last recorded19,255 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 LAC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 19,255 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 19,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 19,177 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 19,086 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 18,862 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 18,460 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 18,401 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 18,401 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,282 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 18,021 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 18,021 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,963 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 17,842 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,367 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,276 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 17,276 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 17,081 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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R311 LAC is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R311 LAC, 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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R311 LAC is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R311 LAC safe to buy?

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