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R342 NPY

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 NPY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 23,515 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 18,318 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,153 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 17,589 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,901 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 15,883 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 15,862 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,784 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 15,772 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,517 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,206 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 14,549 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 13,923 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 NPY is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NPY, 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 R342 NPY registered?

R342 NPY is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R342 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R342 NPY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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