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L10 SMO

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,444 mi
Last recorded61,444 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 SMO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 61,444 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 61,122 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 61,095 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 61,049 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 61,049 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 60,095 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 59,810 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,172 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,759 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 57,699 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 57,699 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2016

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 55,698 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 54,223 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 54,223 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 53,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 51,281 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 47,950 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2012 47,950 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,761 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 38,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 36,758 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 31,915 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,179 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 27,148 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,698 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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L10 SMO is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L10 SMO, 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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L10 SMO is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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