CarVerify

Free Car Check

R54 JTM

1998 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,100 mi
Last recorded2,100 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 JTM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 2,100 miles
Pass 5 May 2010
Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,025 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 73,934 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 73,277 miles

1) Head bearings very slightly stiff. †2) One rear light bulb out. †3) Rear brake pads low. †4) Rear tyre near to legal limit. †5) Both exhaust clamps rusted on rear pipes.

Fail 29 Sep 2006 73,277 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

1) Head bearings very slightly stiff. †2) One rear light bulb out. †3) Rear brake pads low. †4) Rear tyre near to legal limit. †5) Both clamps rusted on rear exhaust pipes.

Pass 5 Jul 2005 63,923 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
Full Honda VFR800 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R54 JTM is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R54 JTM, 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

How do I check the history of R54 JTM?

You can check the full history of R54 JTM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R54 JTM registered?

R54 JTM is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R54 JTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R54 JTM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R54 JTM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R54 JTM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.