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G673 KOF

1989 Honda VFR400

Orange Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,201 mi
Last recorded70,201 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR40033,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG673 KOF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 70,201 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 70,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 66,552 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 66,552 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Lower 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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G673 KOF is a 1989 Honda VFR400 in Orange with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 33,128 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 G673 KOF, 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 37 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G673 KOF is a 1989 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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