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F698 UJN

1989 Honda Vfr

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,207 mi
Last recorded69,207 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda Vfr25,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF698 UJN
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 69,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 68,716 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 68,372 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 67,916 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 66,646 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 66,598 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 65,943 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 65,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,224 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 65,224 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,345 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 62,881 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 63,162 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,950 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 62,380 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,380 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 61,733 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,733 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 61,065 miles

Both tyres are a 70 profile, they should be 60

Fail 23 Feb 2012 61,065 miles

Both tyres are a 70 profile, they should be 60

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr?

Based on 41,575 MOT tests across 5,815 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,191
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 222
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 161
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 120
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
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F698 UJN is a 1989 Honda Vfr in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 25,816 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 Vfr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F698 UJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 37 years old, this Honda Vfr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F698 UJN registered?

F698 UJN is a 1989 Honda Vfr, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F698 UJN safe to buy?

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