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P1 GCH

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,770 mi
Last recorded24,770 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 GCH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 24,770 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 24,757 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 24,742 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 24,730 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 24,728 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 22,073 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 21,139 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,928 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 19,987 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 18,777 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 16,835 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 15,302 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 14,527 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 14,171 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 12,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 12,387 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 12,002 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 11,785 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 11,238 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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P1 GCH 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 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 P1 GCH, 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 P1 GCH registered?

P1 GCH is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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