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R282 ORC

1998 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,271 mi
Last recorded101,271 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 ORC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 101,271 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 100,956 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,753 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 99,857 miles

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

slight misting of fluid on both front fork legs

Fail 30 Jul 2018 99,818 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,174 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 99,174 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2015 97,602 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 95,812 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 95,812 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 94,349 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 89,509 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 89,509 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

rear brake pedal sticking

Pass 27 Feb 2009 74,357 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,113 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 61,101 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Feb 2007 45,288 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 44,995 miles

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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R282 ORC is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R282 ORC, 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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What year was R282 ORC registered?

R282 ORC is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R282 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 ORC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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