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R69 ACC

1998 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,778 mi
Last recorded90,778 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 ACC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 90,778 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 87,717 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 87,689 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 83,640 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 81,833 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,693 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,660 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 72,622 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 65,455 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

headlamp dips to right

Fail 2 Aug 2018 65,393 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected excessively notchy (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp dips to right

Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,126 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,765 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,014 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2014 59,014 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2013 49,731 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 46,221 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 46,183 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 45,938 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,236 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,265 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,814 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 41,263 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
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R69 ACC is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R69 ACC, 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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R69 ACC is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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