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L240 BDG

1994 Honda Vfr

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,147 mi
Last recorded109,147 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Honda Vfr34,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL240 BDG
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2021 109,147 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

one head lamp bulb no working high and low beam

Pass 23 Jul 2019 107,276 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 104,488 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 104,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 101,167 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 95,707 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,826 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 84,417 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 8 May 2014 84,410 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 May 2013 76,445 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,957 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 66,957 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,495 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,694 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,356 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 31,356 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,016 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,430 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 22,255 miles

nail in rear tyre

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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L240 BDG is a 1994 Honda Vfr in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1994 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 34,139 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 L240 BDG, 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 32 years old, this Honda Vfr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L240 BDG is a 1994 Honda Vfr, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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