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R606 ORN

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,841 mi
Last recorded32,841 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 ORN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 32,841 miles

Will need new rear tyre soon,close to lgal wear limit

front brakes need cleaning,a bit stiff to turn

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,127 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,034 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Jun 2011 32,034 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,016 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,714 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,010 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,800 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,772 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 26,772 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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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R606 ORN is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R606 ORN, 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 R606 ORN registered?

R606 ORN is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R606 ORN safe to buy?

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