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B199 DGK

1989 Honda VF400F

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,021 mi
Last recorded26,021 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Honda VF400F26,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB199 DGK
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,021 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 16,996 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 16,983 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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B199 DGK is a 1989 Honda VF400F in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Honda VF400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 26,021 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 B199 DGK, 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 37 years old, this Honda VF400F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B199 DGK registered?

B199 DGK is a 1989 Honda VF400F, first registered on 14 December 1989.

Is B199 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B199 DGK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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