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L88 GTG

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,894 mi
Last recorded52,894 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 GTG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 52,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 52,325 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 51,420 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 51,395 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 50,333 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 49,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 48,444 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 48,545 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play worn and stick in straight ahead position (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm worn very uneven worst on the right hand side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

drive chain very tight

Pass 5 Aug 2017 47,894 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 44,859 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight links (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2015 44,094 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,999 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 43,999 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,886 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,122 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,991 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,028 miles

rear tyre has repair plug inserted

Pass 24 Jul 2007 26,525 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 23,167 miles

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

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

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

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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L88 GTG is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L88 GTG, 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 L88 GTG registered?

L88 GTG is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is L88 GTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 GTG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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