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R431 HGC

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,206 mi
Last recorded41,206 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 HGC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,206 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,497 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,323 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,177 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,177 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,573 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,562 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 35,382 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,398 miles

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

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

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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R431 HGC is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R431 HGC, 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 R431 HGC registered?

R431 HGC is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 20 December 1997.

Is R431 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R431 HGC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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