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R118 PAE

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,797 mi
Last recorded22,797 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 PAE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 22,797 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 22,797 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 17,622 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 10,570 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 10,570 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 7,654 miles

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

front tyre worn and perished

Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,463 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 7,359 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2006 5,281 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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R118 PAE is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R118 PAE, 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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What year was R118 PAE registered?

R118 PAE is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R118 PAE safe to buy?

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