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R321 LHG

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,532 mi
Last recorded34,532 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 LHG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,532 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 34,532 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,534 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 34,534 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 34,532 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 34,532 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 May 2010 34,532 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008
Pass 14 Aug 2007 34,440 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 34,440 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 33,026 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 33,026 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R321 LHG is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R321 LHG, 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 R321 LHG registered?

R321 LHG is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R321 LHG safe to buy?

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