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R418 HCG

1998 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,989 mi
Last recorded67,989 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 HCG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2015 67,989 miles

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

Headlight beam pattern kick up to offside ; masked level.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 67,989 miles

Headlight beam pattern kick up to offside ; masked level.

Pass 17 May 2014 65,862 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 64,001 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 61,338 miles

Continental headlight; kick-up to offside ; masked level.

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

Pass 30 May 2012 61,338 miles

Continental headlight; kick-up to offside ; masked level.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,617 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Tape on head light for beam !

Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,032 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 45,688 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 40,227 miles

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

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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R418 HCG is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R418 HCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R418 HCG registered?

R418 HCG is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R418 HCG safe to buy?

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