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J70 GAK

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,830 mi
Last recorded61,830 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 GAK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 61,830 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 61,830 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder leaking Secondary master cylinder. (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2025 60,963 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 59,999 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 58,270 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 55,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

fairing bolts missing

front tyre misshaped

Fail 26 May 2022 55,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases end can to collector (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage component deformed to the extent that steering is affected head stock/ steering bearing's excessively notchy (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected not returning immediately (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned heated grip wire fouling lever (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

fairing bolts missing

front tyre misshaped

Pass 3 Jun 2021 52,567 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 51,084 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 49,140 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,042 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 45,944 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 43,830 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,329 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 34,467 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 33,223 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,977 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 31,986 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 30,848 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 28,462 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,462 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,995 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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J70 GAK is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red 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 J70 GAK, 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.

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J70 GAK is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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