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R129 PRS

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,524 mi
Last recorded56,524 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 PRS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 56,524 miles

Central Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 54,837 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 51,607 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 48,457 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 48,443 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 46,063 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,099 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 37,996 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 35,501 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 32,840 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,488 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 28,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 27,756 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 27,741 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 27,541 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 27,122 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 25,084 miles

FRONT TYRE TREAD HAS CUT LONGER THAN 25MM BUT NOT NEAR CORD

Pass 31 May 2007 21,468 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 17,972 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 PRS is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 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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What year was R129 PRS registered?

R129 PRS is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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