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R956 JGF

1998 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,302 mi
Last recorded30,302 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 JGF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 30,302 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 28,863 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 27,636 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 25,900 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 24,230 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 23,114 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 22,278 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 20,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 18,542 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 16,668 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 14,853 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 14,300 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 14,071 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 12,771 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 12,626 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 12,204 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 12,204 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,583 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 10,583 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 9,532 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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R956 JGF is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R956 JGF, 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 R956 JGF registered?

R956 JGF is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R956 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R956 JGF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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