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L796 WGC

1998 Honda Vfr

Multi-colour Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,680 mi
Last recorded65,680 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda Vfr34,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL796 WGC
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,680 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 53,997 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,901 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,482 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 34,746 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 27,187 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 26,337 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,154 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 26,154 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 25,798 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 25,798 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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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L796 WGC is a 1998 Honda Vfr in Multi-colour with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L796 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.

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What year was L796 WGC registered?

L796 WGC is a 1998 Honda Vfr, first registered on 20 July 1998.

Is L796 WGC safe to buy?

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