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D518 YHK

1987 Honda VFR400R

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,141 mi
Last recorded62,141 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD518 YHK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2007 62,141 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 62,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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D518 YHK is a 1987 Honda VFR400R in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D518 YHK, 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 39 years old, this Honda VFR400R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D518 YHK registered?

D518 YHK is a 1987 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D518 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D518 YHK 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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