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R487 RCW

1998 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,524 mi
Last recorded41,524 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 RCW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 41,524 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 41,524 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 29,646 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 29,610 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 16,136 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 15,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 10 Mar 2012 20,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 20,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,722 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,049 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 May 2007 18,842 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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
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R487 RCW is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R487 RCW, 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 R487 RCW registered?

R487 RCW is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R487 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R487 RCW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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