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G106 BGS

1999 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,707 mi
Last recorded50,707 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR40033,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG106 BGS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,707 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 50,695 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 48,964 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 May 2012 48,961 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,680 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 46,680 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 43,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 43,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 43,777 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,439 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 31,093 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,114 miles

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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G106 BGS is a 1999 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 33,583 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 G106 BGS, 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 27 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G106 BGS is a 1999 Honda VFR400, first registered on 17 August 1999.

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