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F491 TRY

1989 Honda VFR400

White Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,960 mi
Last recorded30,960 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR40033,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF491 TRY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 30,960 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 30,955 miles

Brake excessively binding front brakes seized (1.2.1 (f))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessively binding brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2012 30,736 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 30,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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F491 TRY is a 1989 Honda VFR400 in White with a 397cc 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 F491 TRY, 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

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What year was F491 TRY registered?

F491 TRY is a 1989 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F491 TRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F491 TRY 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.

Does F491 TRY have outstanding finance?

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