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L111 VFR

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,484 mi
Last recorded36,484 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2025 36,484 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside + offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 35,972 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 35,734 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 34,322 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 33,039 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,488 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,100 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,563 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 24,598 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,161 miles

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

rear brake switch faulty

Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,369 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 18,684 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 15,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 13,338 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 11,186 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 9,607 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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L111 VFR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Yellow with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L111 VFR, 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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What year was L111 VFR registered?

L111 VFR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is L111 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 VFR shows 16 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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