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T596 VUK

1999 Honda VFR800

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,898 mi
Last recorded60,898 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR80029,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT596 VUK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,898 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 60,898 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 51,722 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 51,722 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,346 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 31,647 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 31,630 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 20,868 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 20,849 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 12,680 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2006 12,675 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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T596 VUK is a 1999 Honda VFR800 in Yellow with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 29,032 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 T596 VUK, 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 27 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T596 VUK registered?

T596 VUK is a 1999 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T596 VUK safe to buy?

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