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Y296 EGR

2001 Honda VFR800

Multi-colour Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,246 mi
Last recorded41,246 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 EGR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 41,246 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 37,627 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 37,627 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up to right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 35,617 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 35,617 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 34,613 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,836 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,477 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 31,477 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,276 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,631 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,297 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,390 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 12,823 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 12,823 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2008 11,665 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 10,627 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 9,539 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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Y296 EGR is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Multi-colour with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 24,676 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y296 EGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y296 EGR is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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