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J587 HGC

1999 Honda Vfr

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,761 mi
Last recorded51,761 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda Vfr28,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ587 HGC
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 51,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 49,209 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 49,154 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,046 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,771 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 48,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 48,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,657 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,911 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,590 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 42,590 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,011 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 33,007 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 29,602 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 29,602 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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J587 HGC is a 1999 Honda Vfr in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 28,167 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 J587 HGC, 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 27 years old, this Honda Vfr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J587 HGC is a 1999 Honda Vfr, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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