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S518 XHK

1999 Honda VFR800 Fi

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,362 mi
Last recorded58,362 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi27,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 XHK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2015 58,362 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 58,253 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

R/h footpeg loose.1 rear brake light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,107 miles

50% of the rear light is not working

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

the front nearside indicator is very slightly insecure

the front tyre is cracking slightly

Fail 10 Jun 2013 54,107 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

50% of the rear light is not working

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

the front nearside indicator is very slightly insecure

the front tyre is cracking slightly

Pass 28 May 2012 53,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

the front tyre is slightly cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2011 52,306 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 52,306 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,301 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Number plate starting to fade

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,786 miles

Headlamps yellow

Number plate slightly dicoloured

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 32,781 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Number plate slightly dis-coloured

Pass 14 Apr 2007 22,071 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 13,658 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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S518 XHK is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi in Yellow with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S518 XHK, 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.

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What year was S518 XHK registered?

S518 XHK is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 16 January 1999.

Is S518 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 XHK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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