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S877 ADL

1998 Honda VFR800F

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,065 mi
Last recorded62,065 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS877 ADL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 62,065 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 62,032 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 61,288 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 61,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,192 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,957 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 50,904 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch fluid very low

Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,928 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 47,928 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,084 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 40,159 miles

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

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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S877 ADL is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S877 ADL, 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 S877 ADL registered?

S877 ADL is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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