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V967 DJT

1998 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,676 mi
Last recorded53,676 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV967 DJT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 53,676 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 52,977 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 52,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 52,372 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 51,528 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 50,448 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 49,632 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 49,180 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 47,027 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 41,543 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 41,530 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system Exhaust Silencer lose on clamp (7.1.1.c)

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective Can not open fuel cap, so item not tested for defective (7.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure Pillion footrest hanger insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Bolt missing from front mudguard

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Rear brake light switch needs adjusting

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 39,811 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 39,745 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,515 miles

Front fork pitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2012 36,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,651 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010
Fail 30 Jul 2010

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007
Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,222 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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V967 DJT is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 30,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V967 DJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V967 DJT registered?

V967 DJT is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is V967 DJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V967 DJT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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