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R989 DRJ

1998 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,864 mi
Last recorded48,864 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 DRJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,864 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,991 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 45,973 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,289 miles

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 42,589 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,052 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 37,052 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,683 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 34,683 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,150 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 31,148 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,147 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 27,992 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 25,335 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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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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R989 DRJ is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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