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R597 CVW

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,515 mi
Last recorded49,515 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 CVW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 49,515 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 48,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 47,965 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 47,960 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Not returning on RH lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Brake hose leaking Rear (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 47,954 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 47,951 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 47,348 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 47,233 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 46,777 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 45,648 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 43,122 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 42,559 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 41,782 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 40,068 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 38,616 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,932 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,819 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 36,763 miles

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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R597 CVW is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R597 CVW, 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 R597 CVW registered?

R597 CVW is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R597 CVW safe to buy?

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