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R569 KCA

1998 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,402 mi
Last recorded25,402 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 KCA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 25,402 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 23,916 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 21,137 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 20,734 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 20,165 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 19,583 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,434 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 19,139 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 18,481 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 17,646 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 17,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2010 17,249 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 17,226 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 16,056 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 15,186 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 13,848 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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R569 KCA is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R569 KCA, 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 R569 KCA registered?

R569 KCA is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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