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R342 EWX

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,951 mi
Last recorded42,951 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 EWX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 42,951 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 41,720 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 39,450 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 38,910 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 38,910 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 38,237 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 38,237 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 37,843 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 37,765 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 37,765 miles

Front Brake caliper insecure SECURING BOLT MISSING FROM FRONT CALLIPER (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,443 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 37,004 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 37,004 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,700 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 36,700 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 35,567 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 34,583 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,423 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 33,325 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 33,325 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 31,253 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 31,253 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,325 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,371 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,979 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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R342 EWX is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R342 EWX, 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 R342 EWX registered?

R342 EWX is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R342 EWX safe to buy?

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