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R979 FRE

1998 Honda VFR800F

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,246 mi
Last recorded11,246 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 FRE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2026 11,246 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 11,020 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 10,890 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 10,579 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 10,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 10,107 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 9,699 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 9,465 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 8,968 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 8,450 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 7,747 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 6,887 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 6,168 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 6,151 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800F?

Based on 5,992 MOT tests across 741 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
741
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
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R979 FRE is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 29,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R979 FRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800F typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R979 FRE?

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What year was R979 FRE registered?

R979 FRE is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R979 FRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R979 FRE shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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