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L593 RGW

1996 Honda Vfr 400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,123 mi
Last recorded45,123 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Vfr 40044,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL593 RGW
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 45,123 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 44,785 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 44,783 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 44,652 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 44,500 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,797 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 43,455 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 37,775 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 37,775 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fuel tank security ?

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Slight damage front wheel rim

Fail 8 Jul 2011 32,614 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,614 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 32,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 May 2010 30,723 miles

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

with front wheel raised and checking mannually the front brake slightly binds.

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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L593 RGW is a 1996 Honda Vfr 400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L593 RGW, 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 L593 RGW registered?

L593 RGW is a 1996 Honda Vfr 400, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is L593 RGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L593 RGW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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