Honda Vfr 400 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Vfr 400 car check
Is the Honda Vfr 400 reliable? We analysed 1,739 real MOT tests across 232 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Vfr 400 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include reflector on motorcycle missing, roller brake test indicates a binding brake and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Vfr 400.
Honda Vfr 400 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Vfr 400. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Vfr 400 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Vfr 400 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Vfr 400 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Vfr 400 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Vfr 400 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Vfr 400 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Vfr 400 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Vfr 400 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 73 | 72.6% | 26,718 | 32,000 | 39,483 |
| 2000 | 107 | 78.5% | 28,628 | 37,921 | 42,773 |
| 1999 | 204 | 79.4% | 15,950 | 30,011 | 35,104 |
| 1998 | 207 | 80.7% | 22,732 | 30,435 | 42,210 |
| 1997 | 209 | 80.9% | 27,867 | 37,606 | 45,063 |
| 1996 | 244 | 74.6% | 33,387 | 44,046 | 57,503 |
| 1995 | 125 | 78.4% | 30,199 | 39,101 | 49,338 |
| 1994 | 83 | 86.7% | 31,806 | 39,932 | 48,812 |
| 1993 | 75 | 70.7% | 28,884 | 38,366 | 66,446 |
| 1992 | 105 | 79.0% | 24,838 | 37,420 | 42,826 |
| 1990 | 85 | 83.5% | 28,814 | 38,352 | 48,276 |
| 1989 | 93 | 83.9% | 27,742 | 32,608 | 45,040 |
How Long Does a Honda Vfr 400 Last?
Based on 232 Honda Vfr 400 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Vfr 400 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Vfr 400 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Vfr 400
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.7% MOT pass rate from 83 tests
70.7% MOT pass rate from 75 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Vfr 400 is 1994, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.7% across 83 tests. The 1993 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Vfr 400 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Vfr 400 THIS CAR | 79.3% | 1,739 | 35,876 mi | 37 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Yamaha Mt - 09 | 90.4% | 1,359 | 10,559 mi | 13 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Vfr 400 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Vfr 400Should you buy a used Honda Vfr 400?
The Honda Vfr 400 has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.3% across 1,739 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Vfr 400 are reflector on motorcycle missing (30 recorded failures), roller brake test indicates a binding brake (29), and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (29). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda Vfr 400 owner drives around 494 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Vfr 400 models stay on UK roads for around 37 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.