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L85 YNV

1993 Honda VFR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,099 mi
Last recorded54,099 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda VFR40038,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL85 YNV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 54,099 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 53,929 miles

Drive chain slightly tight has tight spot (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 53,896 miles

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Steering damper stopping lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Footrest missing Has seat no pegs (6.2.12 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight Has tight spot (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 53,716 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 53,581 miles

osf fairing slightly insecure

Fail 5 May 2015 53,570 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 46,913 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 38,968 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 38,965 miles

Drive belt excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

broken front screen

Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,834 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 38,821 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 37,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,658 miles

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

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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L85 YNV is a 1993 Honda VFR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 L85 YNV, 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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L85 YNV is a 1993 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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