MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear nail rear tyre
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
gearchage loose
Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear nail rear tyre
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. adjusted (2.4.A.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
gearchage loose
Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
chain is dry
throttle sticky
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Honda Transalp?
Based on 3,369 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J865 VFL is a 1993 Honda Transalp in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1993 Honda Transalp models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 35,809 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 Transalp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J865 VFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Transalp typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Honda Transalp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J865 VFL is a 1993 Honda Transalp, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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