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R494 FCV

1998 Honda VFR800F

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

30,228 mi
Last recorded30,228 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 FCV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 30,228 miles

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))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 30,228 miles

Central Front Upper Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 27,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe has surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 27,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe has surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 25,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose Rear exhaust clamps corroded allowing system to be slightly insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose Lower muffler clamp not fully secured. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022

Central Rear Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

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))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 8,350 miles

Central Front Exhaust header flange nuts have surface corrosion.

Central Rear Shock absorber body has surface corrosion.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc & bobbins have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc & bobbins have surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from muffler joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose Muffler slightly insecure at clamp point to main system. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 8,350 miles

Central Front Exhaust header flange nuts have surface corrosion.

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Shock absorber body has surface corrosion.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc & bobbins have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc & bobbins have surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from muffler joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose Muffler slightly insecure at clamp point to main system. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 4,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Both front and rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 688 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018
Pass 30 Jan 2017
Pass 18 Jan 2016

Drive chain slightly tight tight spot (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,734 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,150 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,299 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,355 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 43,720 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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R494 FCV is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R494 FCV, 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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R494 FCV is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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