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H851 YYY

1996 Honda Vfr

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,287 mi
Last recorded32,287 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Honda Vfr34,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH851 YYY
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 32,287 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 32,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 32,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,336 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,467 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 27,067 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 27,067 miles

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation valve very likely to deflate due to large cracked valve stem (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,693 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 24,589 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 23,992 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 23,913 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,664 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 23,430 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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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H851 YYY is a 1996 Honda Vfr in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 34,543 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 H851 YYY, 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 30 years old, this Honda Vfr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H851 YYY registered?

H851 YYY is a 1996 Honda Vfr, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is H851 YYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H851 YYY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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