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R125 JGF

1998 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,464 mi
Last recorded49,464 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 JGF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 49,464 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 49,332 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 48,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 48,101 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 46,749 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 45,681 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 45,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively R & L (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,419 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,874 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,540 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,720 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,636 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 34,636 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,690 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,651 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 23,442 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 22,389 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 21,874 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 18,430 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 17,835 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 16,561 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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R125 JGF is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 30,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R125 JGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R125 JGF registered?

R125 JGF is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 15 July 1998.

Is R125 JGF safe to buy?

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