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R866 NRG

1998 Honda VFR800

Multi-colour Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,945 mi
Last recorded73,945 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 NRG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 73,945 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,842 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 73,749 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,748 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 73,748 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 72,028 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 72,028 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 70,141 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 70,063 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 70,063 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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R866 NRG is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Multi-colour with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 30,198 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R866 NRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R866 NRG registered?

R866 NRG is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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