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S789 MCW

1999 Honda VFR800F

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,148 mi
Last recorded27,148 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR800F22,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 MCW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 27,148 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 27,073 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 26,623 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 26,472 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,303 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 26,303 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 25,706 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,706 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,097 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 24,073 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 24,073 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 21,893 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,350 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,750 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 20,533 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 19,823 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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S789 MCW is a 1999 Honda VFR800F in Yellow with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1999 Honda VFR800F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 22,910 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 S789 MCW, 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 27 years old, this Honda VFR800F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S789 MCW registered?

S789 MCW is a 1999 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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