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R122 KFL

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

64,565 mi
Last recorded64,565 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 KFL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 64,565 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 62,286 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 60,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 59,382 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,838 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,130 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 54,463 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,505 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,744 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 50,523 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 50,078 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 49,696 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 49,461 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,765 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 47,765 miles

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 46,107 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 44,831 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 41,104 miles

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

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 KFL is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 KFL, 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 KFL registered?

R122 KFL is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R122 KFL safe to buy?

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