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R600 VFR

1998 Honda VFR800 Fi

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,430 mi
Last recorded41,430 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi29,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR600 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 41,430 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 180/55/17 metz roadtec z6 (5.2.3 (e))

both front fork stanchions rusted/pitted

most flex brake hoses ferrules rusted

Pass 19 Feb 2025 39,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all brake flex hoses ferrule ends rusting

both front fork stanchions badly rusted

Fail 12 Feb 2025 39,922 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking linked system (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all brake flex hoses ferrule ends rusting

both front fork stanchions badly rusted

Pass 21 Oct 2023 39,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 37,436 miles

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 35,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 35,020 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 34,785 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 34,045 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 33,813 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,137 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 31,128 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 27,916 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,987 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,759 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,145 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 18,568 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 18,568 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,239 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,198 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 11,198 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 10,977 miles

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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R600 VFR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R600 VFR, 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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What year was R600 VFR registered?

R600 VFR is a 1998 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R600 VFR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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