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R827 DKX

1998 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,107 mi
Last recorded63,107 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 DKX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 63,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 62,504 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,826 miles

Front Headlight mask fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 56,963 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2019 56,941 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,407 miles

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

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

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2018 53,407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 51,506 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

headlamp mask fitted

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,772 miles

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

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,465 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 43,934 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,597 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,229 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 40,229 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,218 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 33,389 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 33,389 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 32,631 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 May 2008 28,219 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 28,219 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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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R827 DKX is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R827 DKX, 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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R827 DKX is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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