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R109 ALK

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,581 mi
Last recorded45,581 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 ALK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 45,581 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 45,297 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 45,029 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 44,669 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 44,376 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 44,153 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 44,153 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 43,642 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,045 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,320 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 40,320 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,423 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,135 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,121 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,108 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 38,095 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,235 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,970 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,348 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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R109 ALK is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R109 ALK, 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 R109 ALK registered?

R109 ALK is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R109 ALK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 ALK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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