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R418 USJ

1998 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,697 mi
Last recorded44,697 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 USJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,697 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,634 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 41,634 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2014 41,634 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 38,698 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clip missing of o/s fork top

Fail 18 Sep 2012 37,015 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,015 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,846 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,628 miles

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,240 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 18,125 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 12,851 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 12,311 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 12,067 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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R418 USJ is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 USJ, 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 R418 USJ registered?

R418 USJ is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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