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R150 JGO

1998 Honda VFR800F

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,127 mi
Last recorded23,127 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 JGO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 23,127 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 23,127 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 23,103 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 22,977 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 22,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake cylinder leaking Master cylinder for linked brakes leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 22,742 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 22,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 18,892 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 18,426 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 18,426 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 18,307 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 18,283 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 17,796 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 13,240 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 8,402 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 8,136 miles

drive chain rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2009 8,136 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

clutch dragging

drive chain rusty

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800F?

Based on 5,992 MOT tests across 741 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
741
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
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R150 JGO is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 29,199 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 VFR800F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R150 JGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800F typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R150 JGO registered?

R150 JGO is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 4 April 1998.

Is R150 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 JGO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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