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F729 KGJ

1994 Honda VFR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,461 mi
Last recorded54,461 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda VFR40038,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF729 KGJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 54,461 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 54,272 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 54,270 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working from rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 54,075 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 53,867 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 53,702 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rubber boot missing from rear caliper slider

Pass 14 Apr 2021 52,883 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 52,107 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 51,750 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,987 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 49,805 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 49,777 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,794 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 47,794 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 47,305 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 47,305 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 44,418 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 44,410 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

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

Upper Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 Jul 2010 44,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,421 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,573 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 34,572 miles

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

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

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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F729 KGJ is a 1994 Honda VFR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1994 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 38,771 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 F729 KGJ, 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 32 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F729 KGJ is a 1994 Honda VFR400, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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