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R652 DPW

1998 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,407 mi
Last recorded36,407 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 DPW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 36,407 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 36,407 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 33,004 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 32,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 31,772 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 31,772 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 29,372 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 29,324 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 29,279 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 29,279 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 29,256 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 29,205 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,792 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 28,520 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 27,696 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,093 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 25,658 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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R652 DPW is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R652 DPW, 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 R652 DPW registered?

R652 DPW is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R652 DPW safe to buy?

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