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H774 VVF

1991 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

72,914 mi
Last recorded72,914 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1991 Honda VFR40040,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH774 VVF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 72,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 72,914 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 71,782 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 71,763 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fuel tank is inseure

Fail 14 Aug 2014 71,744 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 71,716 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,741 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 58,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 58,566 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 58,539 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 25 May 2006 57,684 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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H774 VVF is a 1991 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1991 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 40,818 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 H774 VVF, 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 35 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H774 VVF is a 1991 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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