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R209 RSA

1998 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 RSA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Fender fixings slightly loose

Fuel tank slightly loose

Gear lever clamp loose

Oil leak from engine

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose Main bracket (0.1 (a))

Steering stops modified

Fail 19 Dec 2025

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation instructions incorrect. (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding Master cylinder sticking, not returning. (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Fender fixings slightly loose

Fuel tank slightly loose

Gear lever clamp loose

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak from engine

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose Main bracket (0.1 (a))

Steering stops modified

Pass 26 Apr 2024 44,023 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Switch gear slightly loose.

Offside Steering stop slightly maladjusted.

Rear Subframe Modified.

Pass 15 Jul 2022

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021
Pass 15 Apr 2020

motorcycle modified

Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,151 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 43,008 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 39,996 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012
Pass 17 Sep 2011 38,161 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 36,345 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,844 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 31,148 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,266 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,358 miles

All 3 discs contaminated by grease.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 23,323 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jul 2006 23,298 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 29 May 2006 23,291 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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R209 RSA is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 30,198 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R209 RSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R209 RSA is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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