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S170 KPX

1998 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,917 mi
Last recorded54,917 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 KPX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 54,917 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 53,966 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,601 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2016 53,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 May 2015 51,795 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,423 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 49,400 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,623 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,111 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 425,761 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,750 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 41,723 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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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S170 KPX is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S170 KPX, 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 S170 KPX registered?

S170 KPX is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S170 KPX safe to buy?

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