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S21 AWS

1998 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,531 mi
Last recorded43,531 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 AWS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 43,531 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 43,512 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,496 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,385 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 40,385 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,415 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 33,340 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 23,468 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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S21 AWS is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S21 AWS, 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 S21 AWS registered?

S21 AWS is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S21 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S21 AWS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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