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J865 VFL

1993 Honda Transalp

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,659 mi
Last recorded71,659 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Honda Transalp35,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ865 VFL
MakeHonda
ModelTransalp
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 71,659 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 71,659 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 70,768 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,605 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,798 miles

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 66,798 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,484 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 65,470 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,777 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,849 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,270 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 53,246 miles

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,203 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,291 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 40,291 miles

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.

83.6%
Pass Rate
999
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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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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