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D172 YTY

1986 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,700 mi
Last recorded33,700 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1986 Honda VFR40040,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD172 YTY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,700 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 33,679 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Right hand bar clearence low

speedometer cable pulling out on droop and right hand lock

Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,157 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400?

Based on 7,150 MOT tests across 1,069 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
594
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,069
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 176
reflector on motorcycle missing 157
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 152
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 149
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 143
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D172 YTY is a 1986 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 40,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D172 YTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D172 YTY registered?

D172 YTY is a 1986 Honda VFR400, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is D172 YTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D172 YTY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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