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R751 ABU

1998 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,539 mi
Last recorded37,539 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 ABU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 May 2012 37,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2011 36,679 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

chain slightly loose

Pass 5 May 2010 31,174 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2008

INSTUMENT DISPLAY NOT WORKING,

Pass 8 Aug 2007 21,116 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 210,116 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800F?

Based on 5,992 MOT tests across 741 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
741
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
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R751 ABU is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 29,199 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 VFR800F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R751 ABU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800F typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R751 ABU registered?

R751 ABU is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R751 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R751 ABU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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