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R126 PRS

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,318 mi
Last recorded14,318 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 PRS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 14,318 miles

front oil pipes damp

Fail 30 May 2013 14,318 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

front oil pipes leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2012 11,815 miles

oil pipe some corrosoin

Fail 14 Jun 2012 11,815 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

oil pipe some corrosoin

Fail 10 Jun 2011 9,207 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,207 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 5,780 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 5,747 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

front brake slghtly sticky

sliver of glass in rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2009 1,955 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 1,922 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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R126 PRS is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R126 PRS, 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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R126 PRS is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 10 April 1998.

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