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S188 JGB

1998 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,176 mi
Last recorded5,176 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 JGB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2008 5,176 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 5,176 miles

Offside Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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S188 JGB is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S188 JGB, 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 S188 JGB registered?

S188 JGB is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S188 JGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S188 JGB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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