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S553 LRP

1999 Honda VFR800 Fi

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,769 mi
Last recorded22,769 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi27,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 LRP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 22,769 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 22,576 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 22,126 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 21,992 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 21,686 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 21,686 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 20,980 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 20,421 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 20,169 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 19,933 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,561 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 18,491 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 18,491 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,209 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,166 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 16,904 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,376 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 16,359 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,334 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 16,223 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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S553 LRP is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi in Yellow with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S553 LRP, 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 S553 LRP registered?

S553 LRP is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S553 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S553 LRP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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