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S47 OGW

1999 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,065 mi
Last recorded58,065 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi27,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 OGW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 58,065 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 58,065 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,786 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 57,783 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,337 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 56,337 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 55,679 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,886 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 53,886 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 53,886 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2009 52,184 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 47,728 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 May 2008 47,728 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2007 43,977 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 38,816 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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S47 OGW is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S47 OGW, 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 S47 OGW registered?

S47 OGW is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S47 OGW safe to buy?

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