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D286 YTY

1997 Honda Vfr

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,836 mi
Last recorded28,836 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Vfr32,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD286 YTY
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 28,836 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 28,787 miles

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

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 26,536 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 26,499 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,216 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 25,905 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr?

Based on 41,575 MOT tests across 5,815 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,191
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 222
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 161
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 120
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
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D286 YTY is a 1997 Honda Vfr in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 32,670 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 Vfr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D286 YTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vfr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D286 YTY registered?

D286 YTY is a 1997 Honda Vfr, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is D286 YTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D286 YTY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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