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R914 XDC

1998 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,825 mi
Last recorded16,825 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 XDC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 16,825 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 16,818 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,783 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 16,783 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 16,701 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 16,701 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 16,328 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 16,328 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 16,120 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 15,793 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 15,793 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 15,518 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 15,332 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 15,332 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,926 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 14,652 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 14,126 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 13,504 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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R914 XDC is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R914 XDC, 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 R914 XDC registered?

R914 XDC is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R914 XDC safe to buy?

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