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S973 OEW

1998 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,225 mi
Last recorded48,225 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 OEW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 48,225 miles

Rear Twin bulb rear light fitted, only one illuminates. 50% of the rear light is still functional

Pass 10 Nov 2015 47,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,478 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 47,477 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,026 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,307 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,856 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 44,856 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,753 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 41,160 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,376 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 38,378 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800F?

Based on 5,992 MOT tests across 741 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
741
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
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S973 OEW is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 29,199 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 VFR800F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S973 OEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800F typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S973 OEW registered?

S973 OEW is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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