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S541 BVO

1998 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,671 mi
Last recorded58,671 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR80030,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 BVO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 58,671 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,382 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,538 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,284 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 47,281 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 43,334 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 43,334 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2016 39,198 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,449 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 38,449 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2014 33,934 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,809 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,836 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 25,836 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 20,001 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 17,413 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 13,156 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 8,724 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 8,540 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 8,366 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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S541 BVO is a 1998 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 30,198 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 VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S541 BVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S541 BVO registered?

S541 BVO is a 1998 Honda VFR800, first registered on 19 September 1998.

Is S541 BVO safe to buy?

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