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V596 EFJ

1999 Honda Vfr

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,931 mi
Last recorded37,931 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Honda Vfr28,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 EFJ
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 37,931 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 36,307 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 35,402 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess o/s bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2017 35,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both forks (2.3.3)

Front suspension has slight corrosion both chrome sliders (2.3.8)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 27 May 2015 34,037 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 34,037 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2014 32,809 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 31,686 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 13 May 2013 31,686 miles

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 30,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 27,869 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,234 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 23,868 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 23,868 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 38,695 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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V596 EFJ is a 1999 Honda Vfr in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 28,167 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 V596 EFJ, 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 27 years old, this Honda Vfr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V596 EFJ is a 1999 Honda Vfr, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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