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L40 GFD

2017 Honda Vfr

Black Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,424 mi
Last recorded17,424 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Honda Vfr11,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 GFD
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 17,424 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 15,108 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 15,108 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 13,968 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 12,949 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 12,095 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 10,162 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 9,075 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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L40 GFD is a 2017 Honda Vfr in Black with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.9% with a typical mileage of 11,596 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 L40 GFD, 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 9 years old, this Honda Vfr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L40 GFD registered?

L40 GFD is a 2017 Honda Vfr, first registered on 11 September 2017.

Is L40 GFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 GFD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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