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S308 DCD

1998 Honda Vfr 800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,716 mi
Last recorded39,716 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Vfr 80035,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 DCD
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 39,716 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 39,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied slight (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied slight (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 39,716 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied slight (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied slight (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear grab handles loose

Pass 1 Jun 2019 39,716 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 39,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,591 miles

rear wheel valve deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,463 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,055 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 38,055 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,843 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,225 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,903 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,827 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 27,794 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2005 21,459 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 800?

Based on 1,426 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
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S308 DCD is a 1998 Honda Vfr 800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vfr 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 35,816 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 Vfr 800 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S308 DCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Vfr 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S308 DCD registered?

S308 DCD is a 1998 Honda Vfr 800, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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