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R412 WBC

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi
4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 WBC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2012
Fail 28 Apr 2012

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,024 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 32,024 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 46,852 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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R412 WBC is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R412 WBC, 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 R412 WBC registered?

R412 WBC is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 20 December 1997.

Is R412 WBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R412 WBC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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