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R519 WAK

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,191 mi
Last recorded76,191 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 WAK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 76,191 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 76,185 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 76,185 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,844 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 75,844 miles

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

Stop lamp not working hand control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 75,687 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,162 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 74,584 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 74,114 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,114 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,881 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,313 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,465 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,416 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,516 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 51,378 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,722 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,965 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 21,965 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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R519 WAK is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R519 WAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R519 WAK registered?

R519 WAK is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R519 WAK safe to buy?

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