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J5 PFN

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,020 mi
Last recorded11,020 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 PFN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2025 11,020 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 10,917 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 10,909 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 10,750 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 10,737 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 10,577 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 10,570 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 10,567 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 10,565 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 10,486 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 10,453 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,383 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 10,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,354 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 10,344 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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J5 PFN is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J5 PFN, 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 J5 PFN registered?

J5 PFN is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is J5 PFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 PFN shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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