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R597 TSN

1998 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,786 mi
Last recorded38,786 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 TSN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2023 38,786 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 38,471 miles

1 rear position light inop

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 37,799 miles

Front forks slightly pitted at top

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 37,780 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 37,712 miles

Forks slightly corroded both sides (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 37,422 miles

Front mudguard excessive damage

Fail 26 May 2018 37,422 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front mudguard excessive damage

Pass 27 May 2017 36,773 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 34,712 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 May 2015 30,479 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,313 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,301 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,234 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,191 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,413 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,613 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,836 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,174 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,252 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 18,578 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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R597 TSN is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 30,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R597 TSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R597 TSN registered?

R597 TSN is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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