MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Clutgh Fluid Low
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Brake performance not tested (3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?
Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R989 DRJ is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R989 DRJ, 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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What year was R989 DRJ registered?
R989 DRJ is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 18 May 1998.
Is R989 DRJ safe to buy?
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