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S879 BFC

1998 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

41,928 mi
Last recorded41,928 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 BFC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 41,928 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 41,879 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 41,536 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 41,218 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 41,081 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,917 miles

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

rear tyre lightly contacting hugger

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,876 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight blow on front pipes when cold (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,484 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,187 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,160 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,165 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,039 miles

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

front mudguard cracked around mounts

rear hugger loose around rear mount-thread stripped

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,294 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 28,548 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 26,152 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,763 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 21,569 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 21,567 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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S879 BFC is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S879 BFC, 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 S879 BFC registered?

S879 BFC is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S879 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S879 BFC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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