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S411 ADL

1998 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,386 mi
Last recorded42,386 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS411 ADL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 42,386 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 40,821 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 39,504 miles

Exhaust noisy lovely snorty note (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened forks, slightly pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

motorcycle, is a lovely piece of Japanese engineering, in "Very Good" condition

tape on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 10 Nov 2023 38,753 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded slight pitting (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 38,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit o/s/f inner and outer, n/s/f outer (1.1.13 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened front forks, slight pitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

screw in front tyre tread,, recommend attention ASAP

Pass 29 Sep 2022 38,365 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 38,365 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm tread worn out of shape because its been run under pressure (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2021 37,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 37,464 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 37,257 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 37,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advise silencer have baffle fitted or repacked

Pass 19 Sep 2017 36,995 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 36,602 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,931 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 35,817 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,526 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,264 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,849 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,446 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2008 33,304 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,304 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 32,133 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800F?

Based on 5,992 MOT tests across 741 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
741
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
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S411 ADL is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 29,199 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 VFR800F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S411 ADL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800F typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S411 ADL registered?

S411 ADL is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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