1998 Honda VFR800 FI 0.8L Petrol · R953 DFC
1998 Honda VFR800 FI (0.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 51,555 miles. MOT valid until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA VFR800 FI
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R953 DFC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 51,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R953 DFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Honda Vfr800 Fi (R953 DFC) between September 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (34 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))”.
R953 DFC Mileage History
- 26/09/200626,126 mi
- 16/10/200726,924 mi+798 mi
- 18/02/20120 mi-26,924 mi
- 18/03/201330,236 mi+30,236 mi
- 19/03/201330,257 mi+21 mi
- 11/06/201330,852 mi+595 mi
- 12/06/201436,799 mi+5,947 mi
- 02/06/201539,389 mi+2,590 mi
- 22/03/201640,379 mi+990 mi
- 11/05/201741,678 mi+1,299 mi
- 11/05/201741,678 mi
- 10/05/201843,120 mi+1,442 mi
- 11/05/201843,141 mi+21 mi
- 17/05/201945,030 mi+1,889 mi
- 24/05/201945,042 mi+12 mi
- 09/03/202146,514 mi+1,472 mi
- 09/03/202146,514 mi
- 28/04/202247,452 mi+938 mi
- 28/04/202247,452 mi
- 28/04/202348,826 mi+1,374 mi
- 03/05/202449,477 mi+651 mi
- 28/04/202550,698 mi+1,221 mi
- 27/04/202651,555 mi+857 mi
Average of roughly 1,298 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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