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G501 TAG

1990 Honda VF400F

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,313 mi
Last recorded55,313 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG501 TAG
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 55,313 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 49,924 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 40,405 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

exhaust corroded

rear disc worn

rear shock corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,405 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

exhaust corroded

rear disc worn

rear shock corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2009 38,809 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 38,776 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,279 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 35,279 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 34,691 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 34,688 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VF400F?

Based on 1,833 MOT tests across 351 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
399
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
351
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 59
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
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G501 TAG is a 1990 Honda VF400F in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Honda VF400F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G501 TAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF400F typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 36 years old, this Honda VF400F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G501 TAG registered?

G501 TAG is a 1990 Honda VF400F, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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