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M281 EWW

1996 Honda VF400F

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,709 mi
Last recorded22,709 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VF400F27,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 EWW
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 22,709 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 22,709 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2012 22,326 miles

L/h fork seal leaking a little

Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,259 miles

L/h footpeg loose

Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,025 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 21,019 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,081 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 18,080 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 16,452 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 16,305 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 14,210 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VF400F?

Based on 1,833 MOT tests across 351 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
399
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
351
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 59
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
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M281 EWW is a 1996 Honda VF400F in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda VF400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 27,424 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 VF400F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M281 EWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF400F typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Honda VF400F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M281 EWW registered?

M281 EWW is a 1996 Honda VF400F, first registered on 3 July 1996.

Is M281 EWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M281 EWW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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