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R424 GEV

1998 Honda VFR800F

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,627 mi
Last recorded61,627 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 GEV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 61,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 61,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 60,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 59,683 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 59,639 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2022 54,150 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 48,897 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 48,861 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,116 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 44,110 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,564 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 43,506 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,292 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,573 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,380 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 42,363 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,989 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 41,696 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 41,691 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 May 2010 41,671 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,292 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,429 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 37,612 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 33,771 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
Full Honda VFR800F reliability report

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R424 GEV is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R424 GEV, 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 R424 GEV registered?

R424 GEV is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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