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E739 PFR

1997 Honda Bros

Silver Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,982 mi
Last recorded90,982 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Bros37,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE739 PFR
MakeHonda
ModelBros
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 90,982 miles

Cush drive worn but not excessive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 90,846 miles

Cush drive worn but not excessive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 90,846 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Cush drive worn but not excessive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 90,444 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 90,395 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 May 2016 86,620 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 81,044 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 81,029 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 80,561 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

cush drive rubbers have play

Fail 7 Apr 2014 80,536 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

cush drive rubbers have play

Pass 6 Apr 2013 78,537 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 78,532 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 78,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 78,339 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 74,481 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 74,481 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2008 68,053 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 61,637 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 51,154 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Bros?

Based on 4,211 MOT tests across 468 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
1,021
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 79
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 75
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 41
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E739 PFR is a 1997 Honda Bros in Silver with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1997 Honda Bros models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 37,365 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 Bros fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E739 PFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Bros typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Bros is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E739 PFR registered?

E739 PFR is a 1997 Honda Bros, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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