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M117 XJO

1995 Honda Vfr

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,602 mi
Last recorded86,602 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda Vfr34,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM117 XJO
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 86,602 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 85,739 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 84,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 84,165 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,653 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 83,653 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,963 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 82,921 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 80,816 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,938 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 79,938 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 79,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2015 77,973 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,800 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,746 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,927 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 73,905 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 73,162 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 73,126 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 71,421 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 71,260 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 64,845 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 55,897 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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M117 XJO is a 1995 Honda Vfr in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1995 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,728 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 M117 XJO, 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 31 years old, this Honda Vfr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M117 XJO registered?

M117 XJO is a 1995 Honda Vfr, first registered on 9 June 1995.

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