1998 Honda VFR800 FI 0.8L Petrol · S288 BFW
1998 Honda VFR800 FI (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 77,224 miles. MOT valid until 11/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA VFR800 FI
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 781cc
S288 BFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 77,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S288 BFW Mileage History
- 08/08/202375,870 mi
- 01/08/202477,194 mi+1,324 mi
- 23/08/202477,194 mi
- 29/08/202577,217 mi+23 mi
- 13/10/202577,224 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 620 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S288 BFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Honda Vfr800 Fi (S288 BFW) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))”.
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