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R940 MGP

1998 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,934 mi
Last recorded14,934 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 MGP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 14,934 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 14,931 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2010

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2010

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,039 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,239 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,817 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,467 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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R940 MGP is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R940 MGP, 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 R940 MGP registered?

R940 MGP is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R940 MGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 MGP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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