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E155 CTU

1991 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,144 mi
Last recorded53,144 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1991 Honda VFR40040,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE155 CTU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1991
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 53,144 miles

Drive chain joining link poor

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Number plate has carbon coloured lettering

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Riders seat poorly attached and tail unit

Steering stops very poor giving little movement of steering lock to lock

Fail 12 Mar 2019 53,144 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain joining link poor

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Number plate has carbon coloured lettering

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Riders seat poorly attached and tail unit

Steering stops very poor giving little movement of steering lock to lock

Fail 13 Jul 2018 53,144 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens missing no. plate light showing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage locking device missing lock to lock stops missing handlebars hitting clocks (2.1.3 (d))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached not beat over securing chain link (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected forks hitting clock mount (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

exhaust close to rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,731 miles

REAR LAMP NOT TYPE APPROVED

Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,202 miles

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 43,810 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,318 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 43,317 miles

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

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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E155 CTU is a 1991 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 40,818 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 E155 CTU, 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 35 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E155 CTU registered?

E155 CTU is a 1991 Honda VFR400, first registered on 11 November 1991.

Is E155 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E155 CTU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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