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S482 VAY

1998 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,262 mi
Last recorded47,262 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS482 VAY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 47,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 47,262 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 46,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 45,263 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 44,751 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 44,751 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 44,015 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,259 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 43,229 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 41,779 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 41,779 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,207 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 33,433 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,055 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,577 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,902 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 27,856 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 27,130 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 24,401 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 23,649 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 22,456 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,113 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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S482 VAY 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 81.8%.

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 S482 VAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S482 VAY registered?

S482 VAY is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S482 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S482 VAY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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