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S103 KFV

1998 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,798 mi
Last recorded46,798 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 KFV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 46,798 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 46,372 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 45,624 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 45,005 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 44,058 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 41,316 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

screw stuck in rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,633 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front and rear (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,665 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 30,661 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,612 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 27,611 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 26,660 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,809 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,038 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,414 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,250 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,183 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,469 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,919 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,808 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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S103 KFV is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S103 KFV, 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 S103 KFV registered?

S103 KFV is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S103 KFV safe to buy?

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