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B794 DGT

1985 Honda VF400F

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,713 mi
Last recorded85,713 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1985 Honda VF400F38,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB794 DGT
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,713 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,413 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2014 83,325 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2013 81,054 miles

o/s fork seal leaking slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2012 77,961 miles

Oil leak

unable to check brake pads correctly due to enclosed discs

Fail 20 Feb 2012 77,907 miles

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

Oil leak

unable to check brake pads correctly due to enclosed discs

Pass 12 Feb 2011 74,342 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

one (of two )stop light bulbs not working

Pass 20 Feb 2010 71,702 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 69,941 miles

unable to check brake pads correctly due to full enclosure.

Fail 28 Feb 2009 69,925 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

unable to check brake pads correctly due to full enclosure.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 67,512 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

cushdrive rubbers are worn slightly.

headraces slightly loose.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 67,499 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

cushdrive rubbers are worn slightly.

headraces slightly loose.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 65,562 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 62,504 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 62,482 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2006 62,471 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

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

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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B794 DGT is a 1985 Honda VF400F in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B794 DGT, 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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B794 DGT is a 1985 Honda VF400F, first registered on 24 May 1985.

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