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R52 TUM

1998 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,382 mi
Last recorded40,382 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 TUM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 40,382 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 39,770 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 38,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 38,190 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 37,340 miles

Offside Rear only one of two rear position lights working

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 36,322 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 35,155 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 33,865 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 33,865 miles

Central Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 32,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,659 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 30,349 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 28,184 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,916 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2012 21,660 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 21,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 17,736 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 17,736 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 15,817 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

clutch fluid low

Fail 17 Apr 2010 15,817 miles

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

Registration plate non-relective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

clutch fluid low

Pass 18 Apr 2009 13,787 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 11,527 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 9,474 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 7,993 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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R52 TUM is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R52 TUM, 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 R52 TUM registered?

R52 TUM is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R52 TUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 TUM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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