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R114 OFL

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,616 mi
Last recorded8,616 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 OFL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 8,616 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 8,429 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 8,323 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2023 8,122 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 7,950 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 6,627 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 6,436 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 6,423 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 5,835 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 5,835 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 5,648 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 5,291 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 5,222 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 5,034 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 May 2013 5,034 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 4,897 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 4,782 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 4,633 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 4,512 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 4,469 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 4,469 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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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R114 OFL is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R114 OFL, 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 R114 OFL registered?

R114 OFL is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R114 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R114 OFL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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