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R752 AUY

1998 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,239 mi
Last recorded136,239 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 AUY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 136,239 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 129,934 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 122,832 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 116,793 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 112,458 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 112,458 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 111,635 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 111,635 miles

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 108,535 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 104,014 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 104,014 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 101,600 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 101,496 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil BOTH FRONT (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 96,286 miles

Centre Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 89,562 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 80,473 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,661 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 56,638 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,156 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 49,156 miles

Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,028 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,715 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,012 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 25,772 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 May 2006 25,772 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R752 AUY is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R752 AUY, 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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What year was R752 AUY registered?

R752 AUY is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R752 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R752 AUY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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