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R299 TCK

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,862 mi
Last recorded43,862 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 TCK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 43,862 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 40,317 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced header pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced oil cooler pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear shock and spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 40,315 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced header pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced oil cooler pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear shock and spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 39,648 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 39,441 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 39,205 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,357 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 53,992 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 53,992 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 7 Sep 2012 30,989 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,989 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,192 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 27,192 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,391 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 26,391 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 24,219 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 24,219 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,561 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 37,093 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 37,093 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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R299 TCK is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 29,099 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 VFR800 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R299 TCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R299 TCK is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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