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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA VFRs year 1998

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mot history
Pass percent:86.36%
(The average a petrol HONDA VFR year 1998 passes without issue)
Based on:1,254 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment21
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|13
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|7
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|5
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside |1.6.1|4
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|4
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))4
Registration plate issues3
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|3
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|3
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))3
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|2
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside |1.6.1|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside |1.6.1|2
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|2
Indicator tell tale not operating correctly |1.5.2|2
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|2
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|2
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))2
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))2
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible |4.1.4 |c||1
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible |4.1.4 |c||1
Rear Footrest missing |6.2.12 |a||1
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Nearside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars |2.1.2b|1
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|1
Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering |2.1.2e|1
Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|1
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.2c|1
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.A2a|1
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|1
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |8.1.1 |a||1
Riders seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|1
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Front Wheel more than one fixing loose |5.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Offside Upper Fork yoke insecure bolt loose |2.2.2 |d| |i||1
Chain guard insecure |6.2.1c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.5.1c|1
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy |2.2.2 |f| |i||1
Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired |1.1.1b|1
Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4|1
Front Brake disc|s| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease |3.2.A1k|1
Rear Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|1
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||1
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated |1.1.14 |b||1
Front Brake disc|s| is excessively distorted |3.2.A1m|1
Nearside Front Brake locking device insecure |3.2.A1e|1
Brake lever insecure |3.1.2a|1
Drive chain excessively tight |6.2.1d|1
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.6|1
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||1
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||1
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Centre Front Horn not working |1.7.3a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|1
Centre Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|1
Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied |3.1.3c|1
Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.2|1
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.2|1
Front Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|1
Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted |3.2.B1a|1
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|1
Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.4|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a|1
Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength |3.2.A1|1
Front position lamp incorrect colour |1.1.2a|1
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d|1
Horn not working |1.7.3a|1
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|1
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |6.1.2 |c||1
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.7.3a|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside |1.6.1|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))1
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))1
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock front brake lever hitting on fairing/ clocks when on full lock left (2.1.4 (c))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Brake performance unable to be tested due to brakes excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))1
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Registration plate lamp issues1
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))1
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1

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