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E112 WCL

1987 Honda VFR400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

48,794 mi
Last recorded48,794 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1987 Honda VFR40037,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE112 WCL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2014 48,794 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 May 2012 48,794 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 22 May 2012 48,794 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,794 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 48,794 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 May 2010 48,794 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

gear change pinch bolt missing

Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,501 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 47,501 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,348 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

near side mirror insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2008 39,219 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

near side mirror insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,219 miles

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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E112 WCL is a 1987 Honda VFR400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1987 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 37,399 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 VFR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E112 WCL, 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 39 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E112 WCL is a 1987 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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