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S702 VGY

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,802 mi
Last recorded70,802 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS702 VGY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 70,802 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 69,119 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 68,219 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 68,190 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 65,082 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 63,151 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 60,748 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 60,748 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,761 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,894 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 49,696 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,089 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,062 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,024 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 33,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,198 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,307 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,834 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 19,966 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 19,954 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 19,463 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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S702 VGY is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 29,099 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 VFR800 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S702 VGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S702 VGY registered?

S702 VGY is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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