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J255 HMB

1996 Honda Vfr

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,457 mi
Last recorded40,457 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Vfr34,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 HMB
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 40,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 40,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 40,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 40,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 40,051 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 39,539 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 39,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,377 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 37,238 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 37,238 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 36,122 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 36,055 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,004 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 36,321 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 36,141 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,194 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 25,497 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,497 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 24,265 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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J255 HMB is a 1996 Honda Vfr in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J255 HMB, 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 J255 HMB registered?

J255 HMB is a 1996 Honda Vfr, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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