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P22 VFR

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

47,282 mi
Last recorded47,282 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 47,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 47,231 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 47,172 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 47,172 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 47,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 47,005 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 46,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 44,518 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 40,302 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 38,610 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,068 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,321 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 30,737 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,874 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,802 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,020 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,450 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 24,955 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,954 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 20,971 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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P22 VFR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P22 VFR, 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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What year was P22 VFR registered?

P22 VFR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is P22 VFR safe to buy?

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