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R762 SRA

1998 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,330 mi
Last recorded69,330 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 SRA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 69,330 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 68,919 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 68,363 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 67,265 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,869 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 63,937 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 61,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,247 miles

noisey exhaust

Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,141 miles

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

headlights masked

Fail 31 Jul 2017 59,141 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

headlights masked

Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,767 miles

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

HEADLIGHT MASKED AT TIME OF TEST - EURO LIGHT UNIT

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 57,767 miles

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

HEADLIGHT MASKED AT TIME OF TEST - EURO LIGHT UNIT

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,645 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,410 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,536 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,009 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,323 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,127 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 44,405 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 44,365 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,416 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,165 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 39,812 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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R762 SRA is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R762 SRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R762 SRA registered?

R762 SRA is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R762 SRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R762 SRA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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