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E795 AYA

1987 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

23,862 mi
Last recorded23,862 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 Honda VFR40037,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE795 AYA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2015 23,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 23,851 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Lower Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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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E795 AYA is a 1987 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E795 AYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E795 AYA registered?

E795 AYA is a 1987 Honda VFR400, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E795 AYA safe to buy?

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