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S443 AFB

1998 Honda VFR800F

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,808 mi
Last recorded35,808 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS443 AFB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 35,808 miles

Front Front headlamp lens scratched but not reducing headlamp intensity.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 32,356 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens scraped but not reducing headlamp intensity or beam pattern significantly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 27,065 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 27,060 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 26,915 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 26,915 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 26,392 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 24,725 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 22,624 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 22,624 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,019 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,538 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 21,538 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,690 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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S443 AFB is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S443 AFB, 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 S443 AFB registered?

S443 AFB is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S443 AFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S443 AFB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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