MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Honda VFR400?
Based on 7,150 MOT tests across 1,069 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was G252 SBV registered?
G252 SBV is a 2000 Honda VFR400, first registered on 18 May 2000.
Is G252 SBV safe to buy?
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