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R32 MTO

1998 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,073 mi
Last recorded44,073 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 MTO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 44,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 43,774 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,550 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 43,162 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 42,794 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 14 May 2016 42,791 miles

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 42,621 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,621 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,481 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 42,217 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,217 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 41,786 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 41,786 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,088 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 41,088 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 39,637 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 37,712 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,712 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,706 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2006 33,622 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 33,622 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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R32 MTO is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R32 MTO, 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 R32 MTO registered?

R32 MTO is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R32 MTO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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