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R100 BLR

1998 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,493 mi
Last recorded13,493 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 BLR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 13,493 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 13,480 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 13,280 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 12,917 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 12,852 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 12,790 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 12,790 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Cleaned switch. (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 12,740 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 12,740 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged split. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 12,378 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 11,910 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 11,560 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 10,173 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 10,173 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 9,399 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,586 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,778 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 65,036 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 65,021 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,981 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

lighting dipswitch sticky

rear brake master cylinder mounting bolt missing

Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,951 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,325 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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R100 BLR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 30,198 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R100 BLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R100 BLR registered?

R100 BLR is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R100 BLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R100 BLR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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