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P16 DKR

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,105 mi
Last recorded73,105 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 DKR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 73,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 69,635 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 66,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 66,551 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working front leaver (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 64,149 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 64,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 60,612 miles

slight bind on f/brake front tyre wearing

Pass 26 Feb 2019 55,773 miles

some wear on discs fr/brake slight bind

Fail 26 Feb 2019 55,773 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working front and rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

some wear on discs fr/brake slight bind

Pass 4 Nov 2017 52,436 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 52,428 miles

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear hugger/mudguard insecure

Pass 24 May 2014 51,950 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011
Pass 14 Apr 2010
Fail 14 Apr 2010

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009

Nail in front tyre

Pass 7 May 2008
Pass 2 Jan 2007 51,404 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 47,211 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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P16 DKR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P16 DKR, 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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P16 DKR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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