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R515 HPN

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 HPN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 77,616 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,103 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,258 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,834 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,220 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,847 miles

only one tail light working

Fail 18 Nov 2013 36,847 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

only one tail light working

Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,343 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 23,760 miles

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 16,522 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,392 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 16,392 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,138 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 3,816 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R515 HPN is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 31,147 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R515 HPN, 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 R515 HPN registered?

R515 HPN is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R515 HPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 HPN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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