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D493 UGO

1996 Honda VFR400

Yellow Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,568 mi
Last recorded47,568 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR40037,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD493 UGO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 47,568 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Both forks (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 47,568 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Lower Rear mono-shock insecure Bolt/nut loose (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Both forks (2.3.3)

Tail light bulb inoperative right side

Fail 11 Jun 2010 42,301 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,301 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 32,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 30,331 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 30,331 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 25,225 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 25,225 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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D493 UGO is a 1996 Honda VFR400 in Yellow with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 37,810 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 D493 UGO, 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 30 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D493 UGO registered?

D493 UGO is a 1996 Honda VFR400, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is D493 UGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D493 UGO shows 10 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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