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R748 LCD

1998 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

39,544 mi
Last recorded39,544 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 LCD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 39,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 39,179 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 38,464 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 37,358 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 35,947 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 24,252 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 24,243 miles

Chain end link may require replacement

Pass 14 Sep 2017 24,237 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 23,861 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,935 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 22,681 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,671 miles

Front Tyre Cracking On Side Wall

Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,661 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,626 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,837 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 21,832 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R748 LCD 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 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R748 LCD, 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 R748 LCD registered?

R748 LCD is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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