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S908 REG

1998 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,386 mi
Last recorded32,386 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 REG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 32,386 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 32,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads worn close to the limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 32,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 31,786 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 31,662 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 31,485 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 30,852 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,820 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,762 miles

TYRE CONDITION/ REPAIR TO REAR TYRE

steering control/ handlebars raised clamp support reduced

tyre condition/ cut in rear (not down to ply)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,671 miles

replace rear pads soon

Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,506 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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S908 REG is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S908 REG, 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 S908 REG registered?

S908 REG is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 5 September 1998.

Is S908 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S908 REG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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