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R494 LRE

1997 Honda Vfr 800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,310 mi
Last recorded23,310 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 LRE
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 23,310 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 22,979 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,516 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 22,298 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,176 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 22,033 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,923 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 21,746 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 21,622 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 21,611 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 800?

Based on 1,426 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
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R494 LRE is a 1997 Honda Vfr 800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Honda Vfr 800 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R494 LRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vfr 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R494 LRE registered?

R494 LRE is a 1997 Honda Vfr 800, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R494 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R494 LRE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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