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H8 OOV

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,073 mi
Last recorded21,073 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 OOV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 21,073 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 20,883 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 20,776 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 20,723 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 20,396 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 20,363 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 19,960 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 19,467 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 19,253 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 18,678 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 18,437 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 18,009 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 17,674 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 17,090 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 16,340 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 16,340 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 15,400 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 15,085 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,627 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 11,375 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 11,375 miles

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 10,301 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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H8 OOV is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H8 OOV, 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 H8 OOV registered?

H8 OOV is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is H8 OOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 OOV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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