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F470 THU

1989 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,964 mi
Last recorded44,964 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR40033,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF470 THU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,964 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 44,940 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

throttel retern cable broken

Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,944 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 39,807 miles

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

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

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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F470 THU is a 1989 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 33,128 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 F470 THU, 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 37 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F470 THU?

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What year was F470 THU registered?

F470 THU is a 1989 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F470 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F470 THU 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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