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S96 RCL

1998 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,079 mi
Last recorded85,079 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 RCL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 85,079 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 84,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly distorted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 84,469 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured small crack left hand side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly distorted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 83,022 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,444 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,400 miles

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 82,304 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 82,304 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,631 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 79,819 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,818 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 77,818 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,482 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 76,658 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 71,354 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 68,451 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 68,451 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 58,842 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 58,842 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

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

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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S96 RCL is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 S96 RCL, 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 S96 RCL registered?

S96 RCL is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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