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R859 RKH

1998 Honda VFR800F

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,781 mi
Last recorded41,781 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 RKH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 41,781 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has tight spot in it (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Poor headlight patten led bulbs fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2025 41,699 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot in it (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Poor headlight pattern led bulbs fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2024 40,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 40,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front footrest hanger where rear brake master cly mounts small crack in it secure at time of testing

Pass 15 Apr 2022 39,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 180/55/17 dunlop gpr 300 (5.2.3 (e))

one front mudguard fixing bolt missing ,mudguard secure

Pass 27 Feb 2021 38,342 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front mudguard damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2020 37,621 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front mudguard damaged and cracked advise replacing asap

Pass 29 Sep 2018 36,383 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Mudguard insecure badly cracked advise replacing asap ()

Pass 19 Aug 2017 33,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front mudguard cracked and damaged

various fairing bolts missing

Pass 17 Aug 2016 29,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

front mudguard damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2015 23,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 23,649 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired both lamps have no patten (1.2.3a)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour has blue lights fitted pointing to rear of bike (1.1.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 19,424 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 18,985 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 18,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 17,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 17,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,713 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

handlebars not on locating peg but are tight

Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,156 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

number plate may attract police attention and also the two small lights that are under the head light .

Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,028 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 13,973 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 12,548 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 12,548 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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R859 RKH is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R859 RKH, 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.

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What year was R859 RKH registered?

R859 RKH is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 3 May 1998.

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