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R744 SRA

1998 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,488 mi
Last recorded32,488 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 SRA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 32,488 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 32,487 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 31,804 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 31,804 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 18 May 2023 31,601 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 31,049 miles
Pass 20 May 2017

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 28,136 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 23,865 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 21,957 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 21,081 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 20,945 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 20,422 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 19,759 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 18,224 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 May 2009 18,224 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 16,441 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,647 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 14,961 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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R744 SRA is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R744 SRA, 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 R744 SRA registered?

R744 SRA is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R744 SRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R744 SRA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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