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N388 MEU

1996 Honda Vfr

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,605 mi
Last recorded41,605 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Honda Vfr34,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 MEU
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 41,605 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 41,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 40,315 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,964 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,640 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,633 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,996 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 35,996 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 33,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,193 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,162 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 29,992 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 26,313 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 22,829 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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N388 MEU is a 1996 Honda Vfr in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N388 MEU, 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 N388 MEU registered?

N388 MEU is a 1996 Honda Vfr, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N388 MEU safe to buy?

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