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E604 TFL

1998 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,907 mi
Last recorded22,907 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR40035,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE604 TFL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 22,907 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 22,891 miles

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

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

handle bars fitted wronge

Pass 24 May 2013 22,329 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 16 Mar 2009 22,329 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,433 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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E604 TFL is a 1998 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 35,316 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 E604 TFL, 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 28 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E604 TFL is a 1998 Honda VFR400, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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