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S41 UAL

1998 Honda Vfr 800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,859 mi
Last recorded30,859 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Vfr 80035,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS41 UAL
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 30,859 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 30,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust section to rear very rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2024 30,814 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 30,754 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 30,686 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 30,675 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 30,661 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 30,639 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 30,551 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,445 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,283 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 29,222 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 29,125 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 28,379 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,410 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,410 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,525 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,776 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,062 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,881 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 21,350 miles

rear brake is slightly slow releasing

Fail 8 May 2006 21,350 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

rear brake is slightly slow releasing

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 800?

Based on 1,426 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
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S41 UAL is a 1998 Honda Vfr 800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vfr 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 35,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Vfr 800 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S41 UAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Vfr 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S41 UAL registered?

S41 UAL is a 1998 Honda Vfr 800, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S41 UAL safe to buy?

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