MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear 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))
How Reliable is the Honda Vfr?
Based on 41,575 MOT tests across 5,815 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R954 MLJ is a 1997 Honda Vfr in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R954 MLJ, 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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R954 MLJ is a 1997 Honda Vfr, first registered on 29 October 1997.
Is R954 MLJ safe to buy?
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