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R730 NEH

1998 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,870 mi
Last recorded34,870 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 NEH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 34,870 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 34,870 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 34,652 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 34,497 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 34,424 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 34,406 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 33,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,116 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

carrier bracket fracture o/s

Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,193 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,812 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,898 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 21,195 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 21,195 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 17,989 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 16,261 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 16,072 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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R730 NEH is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R730 NEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R730 NEH registered?

R730 NEH is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R730 NEH safe to buy?

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