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R117 JSC

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,012 mi
Last recorded41,012 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 JSC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 41,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 40,127 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 40,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 38,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 38,771 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 35,960 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 34,511 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

frame/headstock modified for steering lock

Pass 10 Jun 2019 31,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 31,589 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 31,155 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 29,775 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,003 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 26,364 miles

Upper Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,519 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,915 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 24,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 24,061 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,183 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,257 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 18,207 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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R117 JSC is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R117 JSC, 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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R117 JSC is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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