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H41 DMY

1999 Honda VFR400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

46,562 mi
Last recorded46,562 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR40033,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH41 DMY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,148 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 46,147 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2011 45,656 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,035 miles

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

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

rear sprocket cush rubbers have excessive play,

Fail 16 Jun 2009 42,035 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear sprocket cush rubbers have excessive play,

Fail 28 May 2009 41,865 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clutch lever very stiff;throttle cable insecure;advise checking out cracks to paint on rear whheel by spokes.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,761 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 34,761 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 34,219 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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H41 DMY is a 1999 Honda VFR400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H41 DMY, 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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H41 DMY is a 1999 Honda VFR400, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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