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R105 PWO

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,367 mi
Last recorded44,367 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 PWO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 44,367 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 44,115 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 44,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 43,273 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 40,598 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 40,598 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 40,559 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 39,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 38,797 miles

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,792 miles

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 37,792 miles

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,005 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 35,567 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 35,542 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

front mudguard is missing

Pass 21 Aug 2010 33,696 miles

O/S Front disc slightly damaged.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 32,961 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,042 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,082 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 30,045 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2006 26,949 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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R105 PWO 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 75%.

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 R105 PWO, 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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R105 PWO is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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