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R871 AON

1998 Honda VFR800F

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

57,435 mi
Last recorded57,435 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 AON
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 57,435 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 56,367 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 53,943 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 50,596 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 48,113 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 47,860 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 47,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 44,001 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 43,434 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,081 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 43,081 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,972 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,179 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,630 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 33,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 31,256 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 31,256 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 29,917 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 29,917 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 28,302 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 28,302 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 27,411 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,981 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,463 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 21,561 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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R871 AON is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R871 AON, 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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R871 AON is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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