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R982 TLH

1997 Honda VFR800F

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,985 mi
Last recorded49,985 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800F27,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 TLH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,985 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

clutch fluid reservoir low

Fail 9 Aug 2010 49,981 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

clutch fluid reservoir low

Pass 14 May 2009 48,618 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 44,818 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 44,818 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2007 38,501 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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R982 TLH is a 1997 Honda VFR800F in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR800F models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 27,458 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 R982 TLH, 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR800F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R982 TLH registered?

R982 TLH is a 1997 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 13 December 1997.

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