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R6 SGA

1998 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,978 mi
Last recorded10,978 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 SGA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 10,978 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 10,978 miles

Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2009 10,513 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,589 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 9,589 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 8,429 miles

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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R6 SGA is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R6 SGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R6 SGA?

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What year was R6 SGA registered?

R6 SGA is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is R6 SGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 SGA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R6 SGA have outstanding finance?

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