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S215 RNK

1999 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,100 mi
Last recorded59,100 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi27,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 RNK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 59,100 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 58,414 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 56,116 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,114 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 56,112 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2017 56,110 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 56,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake component is fractured brake lever (3.1.5)

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

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,320 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 53,757 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 52,611 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 48,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,533 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,647 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,196 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

r/h/f foot peg bent

Pass 15 Aug 2009 36,539 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 35,108 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,663 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,548 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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S215 RNK is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 27,250 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 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S215 RNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S215 RNK is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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