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R477 YAL

1998 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,115 mi
Last recorded100,115 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 YAL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 100,115 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 100,115 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 93,818 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))

dual cbs not working?

front tyre close to limit

Pass 17 May 2008 87,277 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 87,277 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 75,749 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 72,908 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
Full Honda VFR800 reliability report

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R477 YAL is a 1998 Honda VFR800 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 1998 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 30,198 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R477 YAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R477 YAL registered?

R477 YAL is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R477 YAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R477 YAL 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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