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M440 SGT

1996 Honda Vfr

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,045 mi
Last recorded61,045 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Vfr34,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM440 SGT
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 61,045 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 61,045 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 58,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside exhaust guard slightly loose near footpeg

Pass 19 Sep 2023 57,398 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 57,077 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 56,727 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 56,458 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 56,068 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 55,281 miles

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

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 52,996 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 52,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,428 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 47,366 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 45,035 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,435 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 41,435 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,533 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,054 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 35,906 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 35,906 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,592 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 27,992 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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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M440 SGT is a 1996 Honda Vfr in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1996 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 34,543 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 M440 SGT, 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 30 years old, this Honda Vfr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M440 SGT registered?

M440 SGT is a 1996 Honda Vfr, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is M440 SGT safe to buy?

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