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R818 AEE

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,974 mi
Last recorded38,974 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 AEE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 38,974 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 37,072 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 35,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 33,914 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 32,800 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 May 2016 31,623 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 29,535 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

brake discs rusty

Pass 3 May 2014 28,131 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 27,316 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 26,195 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 26,195 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,138 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,997 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 24,997 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 20,074 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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R818 AEE is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 31,147 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R818 AEE, 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 R818 AEE registered?

R818 AEE is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R818 AEE safe to buy?

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