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F260 BFY

1990 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,534 mi
Last recorded55,534 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Honda VFR40030,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF260 BFY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2008 55,534 miles

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

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

brake hoses have alloy bolts

Fail 21 Dec 2007 55,516 miles

Offside Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake pedal cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 46,548 miles

front parking lamp not working

1 of 2 rear lamps not working

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 2 Nov 2006 46,514 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front side light not working

number plate light not working

rear tyre underinflated

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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F260 BFY is a 1990 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 30,266 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 F260 BFY, 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 36 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 F260 BFY registered?

F260 BFY is a 1990 Honda VFR400, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is F260 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F260 BFY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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