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R781 HMW

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,071 mi
Last recorded42,071 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 HMW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 42,071 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 41,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 39,895 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 36,443 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 35,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit unevenly worn (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 34,059 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 34,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 30,634 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 27,390 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 24,119 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 22,905 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 22,384 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 20,380 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 20,085 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 19,870 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,460 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,663 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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R781 HMW is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black 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 R781 HMW, 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 R781 HMW registered?

R781 HMW is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R781 HMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R781 HMW 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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