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H232 FPX

1998 Honda Vfr

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,152 mi
Last recorded63,152 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Vfr34,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH232 FPX
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 63,152 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 63,152 miles

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

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 61,038 miles

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

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

Top yoke fouling on fairing bracket

Fail 20 Jan 2025 61,038 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Top yoke fouling on fairing bracket

Pass 20 Feb 2024 60,007 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 59,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 59,756 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 59,686 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 59,306 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,868 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 58,868 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 58,002 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,239 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,029 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

slight damage to swing arm n/s

Fail 5 Jul 2012 57,029 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

slight damage to swing arm n/s

Fail 10 Dec 2008 56,633 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 56,633 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 54,916 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 49,447 miles

Front 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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H232 FPX is a 1998 Honda Vfr in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 34,346 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 H232 FPX, 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 28 years old, this Honda Vfr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H232 FPX registered?

H232 FPX is a 1998 Honda Vfr, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is H232 FPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H232 FPX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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