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L782 XHY

1994 Honda VFR400R

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

35,050 mi
Last recorded35,050 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Honda VFR400R38,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL782 XHY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,050 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is noisey

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

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

Slight contact on screen mount when checking lock to lock

Fail 1 Dec 2014 35,044 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

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

1 brake light bulb does not elluminate when brake is applied

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

slight contact on screen mount from right hand switch on right hand lock

Fail 17 Dec 2013 30,594 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 30,594 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 30,120 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 30,120 miles

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 26,187 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 26,187 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 26,176 miles

Decelerometer brake test neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.E1c)

Decelerometer brake test no brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (3.3.E1a)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,429 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,623 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 16,218 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 16,211 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2005 15,555 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 15,520 miles

Offside Front Front mudguard can easily contact the wheel (2.3.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R?

Based on 1,657 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
584
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
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L782 XHY is a 1994 Honda VFR400R in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1994 Honda VFR400R models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 38,859 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 VFR400R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L782 XHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR400R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Honda VFR400R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L782 XHY registered?

L782 XHY is a 1994 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L782 XHY safe to buy?

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