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A972 HJU

1984 Honda VF400F

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,613 mi
Last recorded34,613 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2006
Typical for 1984 Honda VF400F31,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA972 HJU
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,613 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 34,954 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A972 HJU is a 1984 Honda VF400F in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A972 HJU, 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 A972 HJU registered?

A972 HJU is a 1984 Honda VF400F, first registered on 7 June 1984.

Is A972 HJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A972 HJU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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