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C374 NMB

1997 Honda VFR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,745 mi
Last recorded34,745 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR40034,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC374 NMB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2007 34,745 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 34,743 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no bodywork fitted on right hand side

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400?

Based on 7,150 MOT tests across 1,069 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
594
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,069
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 176
reflector on motorcycle missing 157
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 152
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 149
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 143
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C374 NMB is a 1997 Honda VFR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 34,450 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 VFR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C374 NMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C374 NMB registered?

C374 NMB is a 1997 Honda VFR400, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is C374 NMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C374 NMB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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