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D399 YAU

1994 Honda VFR400R

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,317 mi
Last recorded47,317 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Honda VFR400R38,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD399 YAU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 47,317 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 47,317 miles

Front Brake lever insecure Front brake lever securing nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2025 33,904 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 23,024 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2010 23,024 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,024 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 23,024 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R?

Based on 1,657 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
584
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
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D399 YAU is a 1994 Honda VFR400R in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Honda VFR400R models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 38,859 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR400R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D399 YAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR400R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Honda VFR400R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D399 YAU registered?

D399 YAU is a 1994 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 18 August 1994.

Is D399 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D399 YAU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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