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T497 JKO

1999 Honda VFR800F

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,391 mi
Last recorded53,391 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR800F22,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT497 JKO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 53,391 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 53,391 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 50,843 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 50,843 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 46,918 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 46,918 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 42,042 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2016 26,731 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,973 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,553 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,359 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,037 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 59,818 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 59,818 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2009 58,607 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2009 58,607 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 55,291 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,616 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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T497 JKO is a 1999 Honda VFR800F in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T497 JKO, 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.

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What year was T497 JKO registered?

T497 JKO is a 1999 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T497 JKO safe to buy?

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