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R129 CVG

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,167 mi
Last recorded31,167 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 CVG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 31,167 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 30,086 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 29,967 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 29,705 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 29,687 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 29,059 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 29,057 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 28,116 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 28,028 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,628 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 25,987 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake slight binde

Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,221 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 20,577 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 12,469 miles

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

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

front and rear brakes drag

Pass 3 Apr 2010 7,326 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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R129 CVG is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R129 CVG, 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 R129 CVG registered?

R129 CVG is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R129 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 CVG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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