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S415 DNJ

1998 Honda VFR800F

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,677 mi
Last recorded32,677 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS415 DNJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 32,677 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 32,668 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 32,281 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 30,856 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 30,779 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 30,554 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 30,554 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 30,474 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated

Offside dip beam not working (Twin headlamp)

Pass 19 Dec 2018 30,268 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 30,267 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,421 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 28,744 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 28,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 26,913 miles

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,835 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 100,318 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 24,671 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,170 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 23,170 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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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S415 DNJ is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S415 DNJ, 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 S415 DNJ registered?

S415 DNJ is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S415 DNJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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