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S804 KFL

1998 Honda VFR800F

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,435 mi
Last recorded79,435 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS804 KFL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 79,435 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 78,878 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 78,878 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 78,183 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 76,029 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 75,696 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 74,955 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,526 miles

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 72,500 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 67,060 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 67,060 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 61,099 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 59,160 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 56,208 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

left hand handle bar grip not secure but handle bar end prevents detatchment.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,584 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 54,475 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 51,184 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 46,778 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,912 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,413 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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S804 KFL is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S804 KFL, 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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S804 KFL is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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