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MSK 259

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,715 mi
Last recorded19,715 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSK 259
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 19,715 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 19,707 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 19,698 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 19,522 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 19,516 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 19,516 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 19,516 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,508 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 19,189 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,475 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 16,469 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,463 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,025 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,011 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 15,763 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 15,431 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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MSK 259 is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver 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 MSK 259, 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 MSK 259 registered?

MSK 259 is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is MSK 259 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSK 259 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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