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P33 VFR

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,773 mi
Last recorded32,773 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 32,773 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 29,603 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 26,750 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 24,217 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 24,217 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 21,791 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 20,124 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 17,894 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,716 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 17,537 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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P33 VFR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P33 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 P33 VFR registered?

P33 VFR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is P33 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P33 VFR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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