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D536 CHG

1997 Honda Vfr 400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,500 mi
Last recorded22,500 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Vfr 40037,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD536 CHG
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 22,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

fairings missing

Fail 5 Oct 2019 22,491 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

fairings missing

Pass 22 Jun 2017 21,886 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 21,677 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 17,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 13,794 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Upper Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 13,787 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Outer Front Lower Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,497 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 7,257 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 May 2009 7,257 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 400?

Based on 1,739 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
494
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
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D536 CHG is a 1997 Honda Vfr 400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vfr 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 37,606 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 Vfr 400 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D536 CHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Vfr 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D536 CHG is a 1997 Honda Vfr 400, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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