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K88 VFR

1996 Honda Vfr 400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,332 mi
Last recorded90,332 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Vfr 40044,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 90,332 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 90,332 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c))

Pass 25 May 2019 89,728 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,538 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 87,537 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 83,114 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 83,108 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 82,626 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 82,626 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,272 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 81,272 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 72,986 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 72,899 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 72,884 miles

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

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 72,612 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 400?

Based on 1,739 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
494
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
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K88 VFR is a 1996 Honda Vfr 400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Honda Vfr 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 44,046 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 Vfr 400 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K88 VFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Vfr 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K88 VFR registered?

K88 VFR is a 1996 Honda Vfr 400, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is K88 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K88 VFR shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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