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R787 LGP

1998 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,379 mi
Last recorded43,379 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 LGP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 43,379 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 43,379 miles

Nearside Front Throttle operating incorrectly sticking when on full lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 43,377 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 42,888 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 42,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 42,317 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 May 2023 41,015 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 41,015 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 40,293 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 39,195 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,024 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 38,608 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 38,598 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,690 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 25,303 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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R787 LGP is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R787 LGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R787 LGP registered?

R787 LGP is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R787 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R787 LGP shows 15 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.

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