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R78 MTV

1998 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,039 mi
Last recorded35,039 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 MTV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 35,039 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 34,445 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 33,615 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 30,522 miles

Rear rear tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 9 May 2019 28,636 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 26,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 23,667 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 19,646 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,500 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,487 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,259 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 18,220 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 18,220 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 17,642 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 17,642 miles

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

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

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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R78 MTV is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R78 MTV, 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 R78 MTV registered?

R78 MTV is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R78 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 MTV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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