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R886 LLJ

1997 Honda Vfr

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,236 mi
Last recorded96,236 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Vfr32,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 LLJ
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 96,236 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 95,621 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 94,524 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 94,524 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 93,673 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,298 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 92,971 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,400 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 90,168 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 89,597 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 88,807 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 88,807 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 87,645 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 87,645 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 86,350 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 84,424 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 82,421 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 78,007 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,041 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 71,025 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,241 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 57,241 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 49,490 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 48,225 miles

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

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

left hand handlebar grip has movement

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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R886 LLJ is a 1997 Honda Vfr in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 32,670 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 R886 LLJ, 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 29 years old, this Honda Vfr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R886 LLJ registered?

R886 LLJ is a 1997 Honda Vfr, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R886 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 LLJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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