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J715 HMB

1997 Honda Vfr

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,573 mi
Last recorded38,573 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Vfr32,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ715 HMB
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 38,573 miles

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 38,573 miles

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 36,951 miles

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

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play linkages (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Jul 2016 36,951 miles

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

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play linkages (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2015 34,490 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 34,490 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 34,196 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,881 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,343 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 28,680 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,358 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 27,987 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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J715 HMB is a 1997 Honda Vfr in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J715 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 29 years old, this Honda Vfr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J715 HMB registered?

J715 HMB is a 1997 Honda Vfr, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is J715 HMB safe to buy?

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