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N584 VFJ

1996 Honda Vfr

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,144 mi
Last recorded53,144 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Honda Vfr34,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN584 VFJ
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 53,144 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 53,039 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 47,968 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,853 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 42,853 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 39,124 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 37,614 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,871 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,269 miles

silencer slightly loose.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 33,269 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 30,613 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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N584 VFJ is a 1996 Honda Vfr in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N584 VFJ, 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 N584 VFJ registered?

N584 VFJ is a 1996 Honda Vfr, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N584 VFJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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