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L525 ARH

1994 Honda Vfr

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,371 mi
Last recorded94,371 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda Vfr34,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL525 ARH
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 94,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 94,102 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 93,436 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 93,436 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 92,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 91,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 91,369 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 90,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,240 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,788 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,327 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 May 2015 80,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,312 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 79,309 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 78,018 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,096 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,728 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 61,728 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,094 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,834 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,840 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,229 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 32,222 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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L525 ARH is a 1994 Honda Vfr in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L525 ARH, 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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L525 ARH is a 1994 Honda Vfr, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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