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R698 PPE

1998 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,570 mi
Last recorded68,570 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 PPE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 68,570 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 67,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 66,246 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 65,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2023 65,590 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 65,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 64,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired LINKED BRAKE SYSTEM REMOVED, CALIPER MOVES ON MASTER CYLINDER MOUNTING AS NO HYDRAULIC RESISTANCE (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2021 64,481 miles

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

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

Horn not working LOOSE WIRE (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired LINKED BRAKE SYSTEM REMOVED, CALIPER MOVES ON MASTER CYLINDER MOUNTING AS NO HYDRAULIC RESISTANCE (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 58,459 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,995 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,551 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 41,551 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 41,454 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,158 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,638 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,748 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 33,748 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,984 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 30,984 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 28,026 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,497 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 25,497 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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R698 PPE is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R698 PPE, 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.

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R698 PPE is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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