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L20 VFR

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

44,900 mi
Last recorded44,900 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 44,900 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 44,625 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 44,091 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 43,356 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 43,227 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 42,843 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 42,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,779 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 41,442 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 41,434 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,387 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 37,314 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,080 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,397 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,529 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 31,788 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,100 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 28,773 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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L20 VFR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L20 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L20 VFR registered?

L20 VFR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L20 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 VFR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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