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1998 Honda VFR800 FI 0.8L Petrol · R551 BNG

R551 BNG

1998 Honda VFR800 FI (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 55,024 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
HONDA VFR800 FI
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23 Jul 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
Recorded Mileage
55,024 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.8L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23 Jul 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
781cc
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R551 BNG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
  • 55,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

R551 BNG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 03:55
MOT Analysis

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 (R551 BNG) between July 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

R551 BNG Mileage History

  1. 15/07/202235,251 mi
  2. 12/07/202340,153 mi+4,902 mi
  3. 17/07/202444,811 mi+4,658 mi
  4. 23/07/202550,255 mi+5,444 mi
  5. 14/07/202655,024 mi+4,769 mi

Average of roughly 4,946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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Valid MOT
Taxed
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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