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F553 KGK

1996 Honda Vfr 400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,823 mi
Last recorded22,823 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda Vfr 40044,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF553 KGK
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2013 22,823 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 22,823 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,452 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 20,452 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

front tyre sidewall in poor condition, has some perishing.

Pass 13 Oct 2007 19,714 miles

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,279 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 19,256 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Front tyre flat. Possible puncture/valve problem.

Gear change lever badly bent.

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 400?

Based on 1,739 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
494
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
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F553 KGK is a 1996 Honda Vfr 400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Honda Vfr 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 44,046 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 Vfr 400 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F553 KGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Vfr 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F553 KGK registered?

F553 KGK is a 1996 Honda Vfr 400, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is F553 KGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F553 KGK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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