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S281 KNH

1999 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

18,949 mi
Last recorded18,949 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi27,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 KNH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 18,949 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 17,741 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 17,741 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 16,897 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 14,608 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 12,057 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 12,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 12,008 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 11,986 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 11,974 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 11,963 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 11,963 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 11,937 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 11,896 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 11,764 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 11,706 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 11,529 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 11,529 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 11,245 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 10,884 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 10,884 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 9,315 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 9,297 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 7,768 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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S281 KNH is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S281 KNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S281 KNH registered?

S281 KNH is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S281 KNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S281 KNH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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