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R119 JGO

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,350 mi
Last recorded57,350 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 JGO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 57,350 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 56,251 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 56,251 miles

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 56,242 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2014 55,433 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,225 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 51,225 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,672 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,888 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,779 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,743 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 35,721 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 34,933 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,237 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 32,237 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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R119 JGO is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R119 JGO, 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 R119 JGO registered?

R119 JGO is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R119 JGO safe to buy?

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