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A453 MBW

1983 Honda VF400F

Yellow Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,223 mi
Last recorded39,223 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1983 Honda VF400F31,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA453 MBW
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 39,223 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 39,120 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,753 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 36,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,941 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 30,639 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

unable to check front disc pads & rear disc pads because of shrouds

Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,638 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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A453 MBW is a 1983 Honda VF400F in Yellow with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Honda VF400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 31,058 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 A453 MBW, 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 43 years old, this Honda VF400F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A453 MBW is a 1983 Honda VF400F, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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