1998 Honda VFR800 FI 0.8L Petrol · S880 ATC
1998 Honda VFR800 FI (0.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 126,489 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA VFR800 FI
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S880 ATC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 126,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S880 ATC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Honda Vfr800 Fi (S880 ATC) between March 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))”; “Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))”; “Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)”.
S880 ATC Mileage History
- 16/03/200663,922 mi
- 15/03/200774,567 mi+10,645 mi
- 18/03/200883,540 mi+8,973 mi
- 12/05/200992,124 mi+8,584 mi
- 08/03/201094,875 mi+2,751 mi
- 19/03/2011100,669 mi+5,794 mi
- 06/03/20120 mi-100,669 mi
- 19/02/2013105,335 mi+105,335 mi
- 19/02/2013105,335 mi
- 10/03/2014107,585 mi+2,250 mi
- 10/03/2014107,585 mi
- 02/03/2015108,972 mi+1,387 mi
- 06/03/2015108,972 mi
- 02/03/2016110,522 mi+1,550 mi
- 02/03/2016110,522 mi
- 11/08/2017112,064 mi+1,542 mi
- 13/10/2017112,100 mi+36 mi
- 21/09/2018113,348 mi+1,248 mi
- 16/09/2019115,395 mi+2,047 mi
- 21/10/2019115,500 mi+105 mi
- 28/09/2020116,616 mi+1,116 mi
- 13/10/2021119,707 mi+3,091 mi
- 21/02/2023121,386 mi+1,679 mi
- 19/02/2024122,732 mi+1,346 mi
- 25/02/2025124,359 mi+1,627 mi
- 13/04/2026126,489 mi+2,130 mi
Average of roughly 3,116 miles per year across 26 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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