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L470 WGC

1998 Honda Vfr

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,974 mi
Last recorded43,974 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Vfr34,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL470 WGC
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 43,974 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 42,218 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 42,218 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 41,709 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 41,702 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 39,776 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 39,079 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 38,006 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 36,974 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,536 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 33,918 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 31,619 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,931 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 29,924 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2011 27,886 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 27,095 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 26,954 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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L470 WGC is a 1998 Honda Vfr in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L470 WGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L470 WGC registered?

L470 WGC is a 1998 Honda Vfr, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is L470 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L470 WGC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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