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A638 OWT

1984 Honda VF400F

Silver Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

186 mi
Last recorded186 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Honda VF400F31,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA638 OWT
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 186 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 186 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 109 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded banjo (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 107 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly loose switch (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded banjo (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 14 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 14 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 25,299 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 25,283 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Apr 2016 24,863 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,066 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 24,066 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 23,348 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,731 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 22,731 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 13,418 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 13,417 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 13,179 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VF400F?

Based on 1,833 MOT tests across 351 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
399
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
351
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 59
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
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A638 OWT is a 1984 Honda VF400F in Silver with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1984 Honda VF400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 31,064 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 VF400F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A638 OWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF400F typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Honda VF400F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A638 OWT registered?

A638 OWT is a 1984 Honda VF400F, first registered on 24 May 1984.

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