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S885 VJW

1998 Honda VFR800F

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,333 mi
Last recorded7,333 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 VJW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 7,333 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 7,333 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 7,323 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 7,263 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 7,204 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,161 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 7,061 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 6,957 miles

Rear 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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S885 VJW is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S885 VJW, 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 S885 VJW registered?

S885 VJW is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S885 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S885 VJW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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