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L526 APJ

1995 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

40,310 mi
Last recorded40,310 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Honda VFR40034,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 APJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,310 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 40,310 miles

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

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 39,227 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 39,213 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 39,073 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 39,073 miles

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 39,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,732 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,088 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 37,746 miles

Centre Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Centre Front Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

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

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

both tyres very underinflated rvs

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,746 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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

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

both tyres very underinflated rvs

Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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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L526 APJ is a 1995 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 34,374 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 L526 APJ, 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 31 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L526 APJ registered?

L526 APJ is a 1995 Honda VFR400, first registered on 1 December 1995.

Is L526 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L526 APJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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