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R293 MFM

1998 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,211 mi
Last recorded33,211 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 MFM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 33,211 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre excessively aged 12 years (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 32,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 32,706 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 32,164 miles

Front 8 year old , Conti Front , Pilot Back

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 32,141 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation Brake light Switch not operating Correctly (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front 8 year old , Conti Front , Pilot Back

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 31,410 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 30,047 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,922 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,789 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,300 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 24,097 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,583 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 22,577 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2011

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Jun 2011

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R293 MFM is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R293 MFM, 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 R293 MFM registered?

R293 MFM is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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