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R107 GFU

1998 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,599 mi
Last recorded46,599 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 GFU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 46,599 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 46,599 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working poor connection at bulb holder,this has been rectified. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 46,308 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch in the centre forward position (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 46,292 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 46,292 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate fitted was well under size,this has been replaced with a standard size one (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 44,591 miles

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

long travel in rear brake pedal

Fail 18 Dec 2017 44,570 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 42,822 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 42,822 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 33,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 19,251 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 19,251 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,432 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,947 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 12,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R107 GFU 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 72.2%.

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 R107 GFU, 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 R107 GFU registered?

R107 GFU is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R107 GFU safe to buy?

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