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R121 VFR

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,002 mi
Last recorded36,002 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 36,002 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 34,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 31,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 29,550 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 27,515 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 25,876 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 24,844 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 23,348 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 20,868 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 18,769 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 18,190 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 18,057 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 18,051 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 17,417 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 17,194 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 14,302 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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R121 VFR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R121 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 R121 VFR registered?

R121 VFR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R121 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 VFR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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