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C273 FAH

1997 Honda VF400F

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,121 mi
Last recorded33,121 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda VF400F33,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC273 FAH
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,121 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 33,121 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 33,076 miles

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

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

front tyre valve is perished and needs to be changed

Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,278 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 31,644 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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C273 FAH is a 1997 Honda VF400F in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda VF400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 33,939 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 C273 FAH, 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 29 years old, this Honda VF400F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C273 FAH registered?

C273 FAH is a 1997 Honda VF400F, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is C273 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C273 FAH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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