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L248 OWY

1994 Honda Vfr

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,336 mi
Last recorded41,336 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Honda Vfr34,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL248 OWY
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 41,336 miles

Fork inners are pitted, seals may have a short service life.

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle application stiff

Fail 28 Sep 2021 41,330 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

fork inners are pitted seals may have a short service life.

Fail 18 Sep 2021 41,322 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 41,308 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 41,244 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,196 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,589 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 38,267 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,717 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,957 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 35,957 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,782 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,225 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,857 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 34,108 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 78,452 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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L248 OWY is a 1994 Honda Vfr in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L248 OWY, 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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What year was L248 OWY registered?

L248 OWY is a 1994 Honda Vfr, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is L248 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L248 OWY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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