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A400 VFR

1990 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,488 mi
Last recorded83,488 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda VFR40030,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA400 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 83,488 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 81,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 76,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 71,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 68,509 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 62,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,307 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,787 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 61,685 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 60,757 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 59,988 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400?

Based on 7,150 MOT tests across 1,069 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
594
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,069
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 176
reflector on motorcycle missing 157
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 152
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 149
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 143
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A400 VFR is a 1990 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 30,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A400 VFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 36 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A400 VFR?

You can check the full history of A400 VFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A400 VFR registered?

A400 VFR is a 1990 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is A400 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A400 VFR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A400 VFR have outstanding finance?

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