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L340 HKM

1993 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,134 mi
Last recorded46,134 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda VFR40038,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 HKM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 46,134 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 44,094 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 42,146 miles

front and rear tyres old but still in serviceable condition

Pass 5 Sep 2015 42,130 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,659 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 41,632 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,417 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 35,154 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 34,902 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

twin side lights only one working

Fail 28 Aug 2010 34,902 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

twin side lights only one working

Pass 15 Aug 2009 34,879 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 34,797 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 34,491 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 34,437 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 34,357 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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L340 HKM is a 1993 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 38,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L340 HKM, 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 33 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L340 HKM registered?

L340 HKM is a 1993 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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