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K694 SLX

1997 Honda Vfr

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,608 mi
Last recorded54,608 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Vfr32,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK694 SLX
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 54,608 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 54,539 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 54,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 54,224 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 54,004 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 53,670 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 53,224 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 52,611 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 52,603 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,406 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 52,397 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,749 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2014 51,733 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear lights tinted

Fail 21 Jun 2012 47,878 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Handlebar cracked (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

o/s mirror loose

rear lights tinted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,810 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 64,792 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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K694 SLX is a 1997 Honda Vfr in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K694 SLX, 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 K694 SLX registered?

K694 SLX is a 1997 Honda Vfr, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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