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B71 DAF

1985 Honda VF400F

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,060 mi
Last recorded40,060 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Honda VF400F38,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB71 DAF
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,060 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

front sidelight dim

Fail 7 Jul 2010 40,054 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

long travel on front brake lever

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,978 miles

throttle slow to return

long travel on front brake lever

petrol cap seal cracked

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 6 May 2008 37,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

all frame and parts painted heavily

brake hoses and feruules painted

inboard discs not visable for inspection

throttle slow to return

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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B71 DAF is a 1985 Honda VF400F in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Honda VF400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 38,119 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 B71 DAF, 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 41 years old, this Honda VF400F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B71 DAF registered?

B71 DAF is a 1985 Honda VF400F, first registered on 2 July 1985.

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