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J616 PBV

1997 Honda Vfr

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,512 mi
Last recorded2,512 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Vfr32,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ616 PBV
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 2,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 867 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 867 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 59,708 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 58,258 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 58,258 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 58,183 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 58,171 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,662 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 44,565 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,174 miles

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

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

chain rusting.

front brakes binding slightly.

little reserve travel in front brake lever.

Fail 28 Nov 2007 43,174 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

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

chain rusting.

front brakes binding slightly.

little reserve travel in front brake lever.

Pass 5 May 2006 42,458 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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J616 PBV is a 1997 Honda Vfr in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J616 PBV, 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.

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J616 PBV is a 1997 Honda Vfr, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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