MOT Status
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42,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S438 SYA safe to buy?
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