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R524 FNB

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,181 mi
Last recorded26,181 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 FNB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 26,181 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy silencer (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 26,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front stanchions (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy silencer (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 26,064 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 23,959 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 22,350 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,706 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 16,900 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 15,658 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 14,115 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,739 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 12,067 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R524 FNB is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R524 FNB, 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 R524 FNB registered?

R524 FNB is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 25 December 1997.

Is R524 FNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 FNB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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