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R215 MFA

1997 Honda Transalp

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,551 mi
Last recorded22,551 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Transalp26,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 MFA
MakeHonda
ModelTransalp
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 22,551 miles

Rear caliper mounting bracket slightly worn

Fail 22 Mar 2022 22,551 miles

Brake pedal insecure at joint with master cylinder (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear caliper mounting bracket slightly worn

Upper Steering linkage component insecure nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 20,592 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 20,592 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Bolt missing from brake handle bar

Pass 17 Feb 2020 17,947 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 17,947 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2012 17,038 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 15,784 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,525 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,772 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Transalp?

Based on 3,369 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
999
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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R215 MFA is a 1997 Honda Transalp in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Honda Transalp models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 26,377 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 Transalp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R215 MFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Transalp typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Transalp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R215 MFA registered?

R215 MFA is a 1997 Honda Transalp, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R215 MFA safe to buy?

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