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S792 RLK

1998 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,161 mi
Last recorded25,161 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS792 RLK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 25,161 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 22,526 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 21,694 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 20,977 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 20,790 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 May 2018 19,652 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 9 May 2017 19,344 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 18,317 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 17,489 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 16,417 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 15,438 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,769 miles

one of two tail bulbs not working

Pass 23 Apr 2011 14,710 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 14,311 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,702 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 13,565 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 13,500 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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S792 RLK is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S792 RLK, 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 S792 RLK registered?

S792 RLK is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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