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C665 MGN

1990 Honda VF400F

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

253 mi
Last recorded253 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC665 MGN
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 253 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 144 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 59 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,299 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch control lever stiff

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front brake control near end of reserve travel

Front tyre starting to perish

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 50,299 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch control lever stiff

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front brake control near end of reserve travel

Front tyre starting to perish

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,988 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 48,896 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,324 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 46,885 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

n/s silencer clamp loose

steering bearings slightly notchy

Fail 19 Oct 2006 45,940 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,940 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 45,110 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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C665 MGN is a 1990 Honda VF400F in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C665 MGN, 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 36 years old, this Honda VF400F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C665 MGN is a 1990 Honda VF400F, first registered on 30 August 1990.

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The MOT history for C665 MGN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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