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S160 CGX

1998 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,219 mi
Last recorded57,219 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 CGX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 57,219 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 48,353 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 43,576 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 43,576 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,783 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 36,783 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2009 31,466 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2009 31,466 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,164 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 24,068 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,950 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,104 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 16,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2005 15,267 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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S160 CGX is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S160 CGX, 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 S160 CGX registered?

S160 CGX is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S160 CGX safe to buy?

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