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S385 KLW

1999 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,283 mi
Last recorded49,283 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi27,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 KLW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,283 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,717 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 45,717 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,432 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 40,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,264 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,141 miles

all brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Nov 2011 26,671 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 25,542 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,699 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 21,353 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 19,412 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,241 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 16,586 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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S385 KLW is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S385 KLW, 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 S385 KLW registered?

S385 KLW is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 9 January 1999.

Is S385 KLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S385 KLW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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