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R122 BEW

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,192 mi
Last recorded34,192 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 BEW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 34,192 miles

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

Exhaust slightly loose Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 34,183 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Exhaust slightly loose Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 32,493 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 27,953 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 27,939 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,608 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 25,842 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,470 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 22,410 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 May 2012 22,410 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,396 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 22,396 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,294 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 21,885 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,391 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 21,198 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,919 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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R122 BEW is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R122 BEW, 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 R122 BEW registered?

R122 BEW is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R122 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 BEW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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