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H731 FNV

1998 Honda Vfr

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,075 mi
Last recorded71,075 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda Vfr34,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH731 FNV
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,075 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 69,976 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,372 miles

centre stand corroded, and fractured. unsafe to use.

front indicator lens slightly loose.

sports exhaust fitted at time of test, not deemed excessive.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 69,372 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

centre stand corroded, and fractured. unsafe to use.

front indicator lens slightly loose.

sports exhaust fitted at time of test, not deemed excessive.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 64,301 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 64,298 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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 4 Jun 2010 61,381 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 61,381 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 58,396 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,887 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 54,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 19 May 2007 49,990 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 44,750 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 43,924 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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H731 FNV is a 1998 Honda Vfr in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H731 FNV, 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 H731 FNV registered?

H731 FNV is a 1998 Honda Vfr, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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