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S117 UNB

1998 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

13,221 mi
Last recorded13,221 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR800F29,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 UNB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 13,221 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 11,308 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Sep 2023 8,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 8,677 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 6,575 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 6,550 miles

exhaust blow at joint

Pass 19 Aug 2020 6,328 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 6,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2015 6,264 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 6,151 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 6,107 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 6,064 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 5,966 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 5,676 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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S117 UNB is a 1998 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S117 UNB, 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 S117 UNB registered?

S117 UNB is a 1998 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S117 UNB safe to buy?

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