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R599 YRJ

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,703 mi
Last recorded44,703 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 YRJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 44,703 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 44,288 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 43,809 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 43,025 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 43,019 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 42,669 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 42,508 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 42,407 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 42,186 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,062 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 42,062 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,856 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,272 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,718 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,251 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,170 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 35,298 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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R599 YRJ is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R599 YRJ, 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 R599 YRJ registered?

R599 YRJ is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R599 YRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R599 YRJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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