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H877 DWS

1996 Honda Vfr

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,540 mi
Last recorded41,540 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda Vfr34,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH877 DWS
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 41,540 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 41,540 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 41,509 miles

Front tyre less than 10psi Rear tyre on recorded 12psi

Fail 5 Aug 2017 41,509 miles

Front tyre less than 10psi Rear tyre on recorded 12psi

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,452 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 41,448 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,870 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 40,870 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,624 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 38,624 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,942 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,798 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 33,798 miles

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,745 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2009 31,745 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2007 28,534 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 27,723 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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H877 DWS is a 1996 Honda Vfr in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H877 DWS, 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 H877 DWS registered?

H877 DWS is a 1996 Honda Vfr, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is H877 DWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H877 DWS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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