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B490 WFL

1984 Honda VF400F

Yellow Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,111 mi
Last recorded52,111 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2006
Typical for 1984 Honda VF400F31,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB490 WFL
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2006 52,111 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 52,111 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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B490 WFL is a 1984 Honda VF400F in Yellow 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 B490 WFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B490 WFL registered?

B490 WFL is a 1984 Honda VF400F, first registered on 6 August 1984.

Is B490 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B490 WFL 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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