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R44 VFR

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,260 mi
Last recorded49,260 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 49,260 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,993 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 40,991 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 39,264 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 36,768 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,535 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,288 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,660 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,548 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,565 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,893 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 21,893 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pilot Light Not Working.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 20,204 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,988 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,411 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 111,053 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 11,105 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 9,810 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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R44 VFR is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R44 VFR, 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 R44 VFR registered?

R44 VFR is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R44 VFR safe to buy?

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