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R204 KNJ

1998 Honda VFR800F

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,650 mi
Last recorded53,650 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 KNJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 53,650 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 51,607 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 50,001 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 49,056 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 47,072 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,781 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 44,150 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2013

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2011

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011
Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,484 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 42,175 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 42,175 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 40,975 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 40,975 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 May 2007 39,489 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 35,711 miles

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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R204 KNJ is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Yellow with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R204 KNJ, 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 R204 KNJ registered?

R204 KNJ is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R204 KNJ safe to buy?

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