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C985 YKJ

1986 Honda VFR400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,110 mi
Last recorded48,110 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1986 Honda VFR40040,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC985 YKJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,110 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 48,110 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 41,221 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2005 40,251 miles

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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C985 YKJ is a 1986 Honda VFR400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 40,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C985 YKJ, 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 40 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C985 YKJ registered?

C985 YKJ is a 1986 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C985 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C985 YKJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C985 YKJ have outstanding finance?

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