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S961 CVV

1998 Honda Vfr 800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda Vfr 80035,816 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 CVV
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

lower fairing missing

mirrors missing

Fail 5 Feb 2008 1 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,011 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 31,339 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,339 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 31,332 miles

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 800?

Based on 1,426 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
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S961 CVV is a 1998 Honda Vfr 800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vfr 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 35,816 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 Vfr 800 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S961 CVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Vfr 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S961 CVV registered?

S961 CVV is a 1998 Honda Vfr 800, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S961 CVV safe to buy?

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