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H407 FPX

1999 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,303 mi
Last recorded42,303 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR40033,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH407 FPX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,303 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

drive chain rivet badly fitted

exhaust badly repaired

front brake lever has limited reserve travel

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

Fail 19 May 2016 42,288 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

drive chain rivet badly fitted

exhaust badly repaired

front brake lever has limited reserve travel

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

Pass 30 May 2015 36,211 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 36,181 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 36,155 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,064 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 36,011 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,370 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 34,656 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,517 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 30,478 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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H407 FPX is a 1999 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H407 FPX, 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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What year was H407 FPX registered?

H407 FPX is a 1999 Honda VFR400, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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