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E265 BKM

1999 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,410 mi
Last recorded55,410 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR40033,583 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE265 BKM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,179 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,015 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 55,015 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 53,336 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 53,278 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,687 miles

rear registration plate

rear seat

Fail 4 Sep 2006 48,613 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 48,413 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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E265 BKM is a 1999 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 33,583 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 E265 BKM, 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 27 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E265 BKM registered?

E265 BKM is a 1999 Honda VFR400, first registered on 16 August 1999.

Is E265 BKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E265 BKM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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