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GIG 6959

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,658 mi
Last recorded39,658 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 6959
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 39,658 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 39,326 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 38,571 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 37,876 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 37,036 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 36,056 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 36,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,884 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 35,685 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,685 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,864 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,557 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,226 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,518 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,627 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,846 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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GIG 6959 is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 29,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GIG 6959, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIG 6959 registered?

GIG 6959 is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is GIG 6959 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 6959 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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