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S698 WYB

1999 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Honda VFR80029,032 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS698 WYB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024
Fail 15 Jul 2024

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021

Chain oil dry

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gear change loose on spline fitment

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019

Drive chain slightly loose Oil dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018

front and rear tyres wearing iregurarly

Fail 15 Feb 2018

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

front and rear tyres wearing iregurarly

Pass 15 Feb 2017
Fail 15 Feb 2017

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,336 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 5,698 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 36,591 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 25,791 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 25,174 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,513 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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S698 WYB is a 1999 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1999 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 29,032 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 S698 WYB, 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 27 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S698 WYB registered?

S698 WYB is a 1999 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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