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R691 BLE

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,568 mi
Last recorded53,568 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 BLE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 53,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 50,680 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 50,631 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 50,224 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 48,776 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,174 miles

Bar ends loose

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,264 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 45,264 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,119 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 43,097 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Off side handle bar bent an touching the fuel tank on full lock to the right

Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,730 miles

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,074 miles

Right side footrest holder bracket bent.

Fail 12 Dec 2007 33,074 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

1 Steering handlebar is bent, trottle hand grip to close to tank. 2 Left bar end loose. 3 Right side footrest holder bracket bent.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,595 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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R691 BLE is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R691 BLE, 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 R691 BLE registered?

R691 BLE is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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