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S407 THB

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,941 mi
Last recorded37,941 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 THB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,941 miles

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 30,042 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,668 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 23,668 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,209 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 22,289 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 21,971 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 20,483 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 20,483 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,898 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,510 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 11,394 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 11,394 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,138 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 7,045 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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S407 THB is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 29,099 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 S407 THB, 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 28 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S407 THB registered?

S407 THB is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S407 THB safe to buy?

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