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R379 ULW

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,484 mi
Last recorded45,484 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,484 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,089 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,701 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 42,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,914 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 39,914 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,838 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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R379 ULW is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R379 ULW, 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 R379 ULW registered?

R379 ULW is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R379 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R379 ULW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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