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F221 UOT

1998 Honda VF400F

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,169 mi
Last recorded49,169 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda VF400F37,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF221 UOT
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 49,169 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,168 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,165 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 49,165 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

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

advise front tyre under inflated

Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,171 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 47,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal mounting cracked . (3.1.2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,943 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,927 miles

advise light engine oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2006 43,832 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 39,952 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VF400F?

Based on 1,833 MOT tests across 351 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
399
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
351
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 59
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
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F221 UOT is a 1998 Honda VF400F in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Honda VF400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 37,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VF400F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F221 UOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF400F typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VF400F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F221 UOT registered?

F221 UOT is a 1998 Honda VF400F, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is F221 UOT safe to buy?

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