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R129 JAR

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,435 mi
Last recorded25,435 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 JAR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 25,435 miles

Front and rear tyres were flat!

Pass 13 Sep 2023 25,429 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 25,248 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 25,098 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 25,047 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 25,022 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play Free Play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 24,998 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 24,966 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 24,350 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 24,192 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 24,029 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 23,628 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 23,574 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 23,232 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,084 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 22,329 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2009 22,329 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2008 22,173 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,462 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 21,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,389 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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R129 JAR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R129 JAR, 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 JAR registered?

R129 JAR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R129 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 JAR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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