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L652 LHK

1993 Honda Vfr

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,043 mi
Last recorded54,043 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Honda Vfr38,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL652 LHK
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 54,043 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 54,043 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 53,740 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 53,485 miles

LH handlebar grip slightly loose

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 53,440 miles

Front Brake excessively binding Disc contaminated with oil (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

LH handlebar grip slightly loose

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 53,120 miles

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

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

LH Handlebar grip slightly loose

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 52,580 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 51,927 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 51,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 50,330 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 50,319 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 49,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,342 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 47,320 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 46,430 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,971 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 42,239 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,064 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 31,478 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 31,478 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 24,419 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,624 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 15,108 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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L652 LHK is a 1993 Honda Vfr in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1993 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 38,312 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 L652 LHK, 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 33 years old, this Honda Vfr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L652 LHK registered?

L652 LHK is a 1993 Honda Vfr, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L652 LHK safe to buy?

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