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R538 TOK

1998 Honda VFR800F

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,149 mi
Last recorded42,149 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 TOK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 42,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 42,048 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 40,235 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,281 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 18 May 2007 38,603 miles

one of twin rear lamps not working

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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R538 TOK is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R538 TOK, 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 R538 TOK registered?

R538 TOK is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R538 TOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R538 TOK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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