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B50 XYY

1985 Honda VF400F

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,580 mi
Last recorded37,580 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Honda VF400F38,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB50 XYY
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 37,580 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Clicking sound from enclosed braking syStem when wheel is rotated (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 37,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork oil seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Clicking sound from enclosed braking syStem when wheel is rotated (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 36,839 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,356 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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B50 XYY is a 1985 Honda VF400F in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Honda VF400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 38,119 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 B50 XYY, 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 41 years old, this Honda VF400F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B50 XYY registered?

B50 XYY is a 1985 Honda VF400F, first registered on 20 April 1985.

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