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L256 XOU

1994 Honda Vfr

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,184 mi
Last recorded36,184 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Honda Vfr34,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL256 XOU
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 36,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front advise front foot rest hanger modified

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

advise noisy exhaust

Pass 26 Jul 2017 36,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

advise front offside foot rest modified

Fail 13 Jul 2017 36,184 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

advise front offside foot rest modified

Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

advise footrest front off side damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2016 36,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

advise footrest front off side damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,184 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,988 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

anodised brake fittings used on front and rear brake systems

right hand handlebar close to fuel tank on full lock

Pass 4 May 2013 35,850 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,339 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 35,339 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,860 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 33,851 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 33,740 miles

alloy brake fittings fitted

exhaust appears to have a B.S sticker covering wording on the exhaust

Fail 11 May 2009 33,738 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

alloy brake fittings fitted

exhaust appears to have a B.S sticker covering wording on the exhaust

Pass 21 May 2008 32,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 31,164 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,129 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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L256 XOU is a 1994 Honda Vfr in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L256 XOU, 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 L256 XOU registered?

L256 XOU is a 1994 Honda Vfr, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L256 XOU safe to buy?

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