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S156 EAF

1998 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,291 mi
Last recorded16,291 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 EAF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 16,291 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 16,289 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 15,864 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 14,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 14,987 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 14,768 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 14,627 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 14,423 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 14,423 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 13,951 miles

exhaust blowing and needs to be cured.

front brake is binding slightly.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 12,577 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,412 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 11,757 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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S156 EAF is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S156 EAF, 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 S156 EAF registered?

S156 EAF is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S156 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S156 EAF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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