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E157 NTC

2002 Honda Vfr

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,958 mi
Last recorded49,958 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Honda Vfr20,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE157 NTC
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 49,958 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 49,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 49,549 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 49,360 miles

Front valve perished

Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,801 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 48,785 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 8,349 miles

Offside offside handlebar slightly bent

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 8,349 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 8,349 miles

front brake slightly binding .

front position lamp not working .

Fail 5 Mar 2014 8,349 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

clutch lever pivot lock nut missing.

front position lamp not working.

front tyre has been repaired.

n/s mirror loose.

n/s sidepanel mounting bolt missing.

o/s sidepanel mounting bolt missing.

one chain guard mounting bolt missing.

rear tyre split.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 8,349 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 8,349 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 8,349 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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E157 NTC is a 2002 Honda Vfr in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 20,868 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 E157 NTC, 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 24 years old, this Honda Vfr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E157 NTC is a 2002 Honda Vfr, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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