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R122 JYG

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

34,750 mi
Last recorded34,750 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 JYG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 34,750 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 May 2025 34,668 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 34,654 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 34,402 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 May 2023 34,339 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2022 34,132 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 33,879 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 33,374 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 33,374 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 32,681 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 32,195 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 31,303 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 30,242 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,497 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 29,090 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 28,685 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,827 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,676 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,138 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,603 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,258 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 21,258 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,077 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,496 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 14,076 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 JYG is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 R122 JYG, 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 JYG registered?

R122 JYG is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R122 JYG safe to buy?

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