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K296 NES

1999 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,047 mi
Last recorded55,047 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR40033,583 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK296 NES
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 55,047 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 54,197 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 54,197 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 53,024 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 51,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,220 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 50,220 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 50,189 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 47,374 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 47,374 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 May 2014 44,806 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 44,761 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 43,604 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 43,604 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 42,195 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 20,383 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 40,383 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 6,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 38,062 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 38,062 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,021 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 35,021 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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K296 NES is a 1999 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K296 NES, 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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K296 NES is a 1999 Honda VFR400, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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