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S690 TPU

1998 Honda Vfr 800

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,867 mi
Last recorded66,867 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Vfr 80035,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS690 TPU
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 66,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 65,107 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,020 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 64,020 miles

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 61,813 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,062 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 56,062 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 52,672 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,481 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,295 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 41,295 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 40,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2008 40,225 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 39,662 miles

DRIVE CHAIN DRY,AND RUSTING .

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 38,729 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

front fender cracked near front edge

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 800?

Based on 1,426 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
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S690 TPU is a 1998 Honda Vfr 800 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vfr 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 35,816 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 Vfr 800 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S690 TPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Vfr 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S690 TPU registered?

S690 TPU is a 1998 Honda Vfr 800, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is S690 TPU safe to buy?

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