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L357 SCA

1994 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,022 mi
Last recorded42,022 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Honda VFR40038,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 SCA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,022 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,493 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 41,493 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 40,162 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 40,145 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,280 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 38,280 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 35,670 miles

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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L357 SCA is a 1994 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 38,771 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 L357 SCA, 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 32 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L357 SCA registered?

L357 SCA is a 1994 Honda VFR400, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L357 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L357 SCA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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