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R11 VFR

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,542 mi
Last recorded53,542 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 53,542 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 51,505 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 46,551 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 May 2024 46,551 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 40,028 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 40,015 miles

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

rear brake effort border line only just reach minimum effort

Pass 14 Apr 2021 39,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 37,855 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,723 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 36,534 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,522 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,260 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

untidy wiring above front mudguard

Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,246 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 25,568 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,202 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 19,123 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 19,123 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,907 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 16,220 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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R11 VFR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R11 VFR, 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 R11 VFR registered?

R11 VFR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R11 VFR shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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