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M19 ACB

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 ACB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 43,328 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 43,328 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 May 2024 43,181 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 42,379 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 42,379 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 41,437 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,198 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 40,536 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 39,239 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 38,103 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 36,498 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 34,233 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 34,233 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,099 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 32,802 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 32,802 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 32,734 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jul 2013 30,562 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 30,148 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))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 30,148 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))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,510 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,178 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 28,125 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 26,117 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 26,070 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2007 25,233 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 22,628 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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M19 ACB is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M19 ACB, 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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M19 ACB is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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