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S438 SYA

1998 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,028 mi
Last recorded42,028 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 SYA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 42,028 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 42,028 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 36,711 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 34,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 34,395 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 29,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 26,705 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 26,027 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,500 miles

Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 25,500 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,922 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 24,060 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,346 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,496 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,073 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,182 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 20,472 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 20,472 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 19,521 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 18,234 miles

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

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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S438 SYA is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S438 SYA, 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 S438 SYA registered?

S438 SYA is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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