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G252 SBV

2000 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,045 mi
Last recorded51,045 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR40032,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG252 SBV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 51,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 51,045 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,973 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 50,793 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 50,793 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,684 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 50,684 miles

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,947 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,480 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 31 May 2014 44,970 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 29 May 2013 41,918 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 May 2013 41,918 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,655 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,185 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 32,185 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 31,765 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 25,175 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 25,164 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,663 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 17,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,006 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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G252 SBV is a 2000 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2000 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 32,372 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 G252 SBV, 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 26 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G252 SBV is a 2000 Honda VFR400, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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