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H629 MPE

1997 Honda Vfr

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,321 mi
Last recorded60,321 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Vfr32,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH629 MPE
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 60,321 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 60,213 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on surface of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 60,063 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 60,043 miles

Footrest missing Pillion footrests missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 59,731 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 59,676 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 58,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 56,765 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 54,271 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 52,247 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,103 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 50,072 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Left hand front fork seal is leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 42,639 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 42,209 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,129 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 41,103 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,548 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,100 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,861 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 37,495 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,045 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,419 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,692 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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H629 MPE is a 1997 Honda Vfr in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H629 MPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H629 MPE registered?

H629 MPE is a 1997 Honda Vfr, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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