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D252 NTU

1986 Honda VF400F

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,453 mi
Last recorded29,453 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1986 Honda VF400F36,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD252 NTU
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 29,453 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 29,453 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,546 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,906 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 26,426 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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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D252 NTU is a 1986 Honda VF400F in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Honda VF400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 36,268 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 D252 NTU, 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 40 years old, this Honda VF400F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D252 NTU registered?

D252 NTU is a 1986 Honda VF400F, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D252 NTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D252 NTU shows 6 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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