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D589 UDY

1986 Honda VF400F

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,644 mi
Last recorded34,644 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Honda VF400F36,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD589 UDY
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 34,644 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 34,597 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,565 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,821 miles

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Nearside Sidestand close Gearlever

Pass 13 Jun 2015 33,731 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 33,731 miles

Centre Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Centre Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,333 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 33,331 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 33,331 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,217 miles

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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D589 UDY is a 1986 Honda VF400F in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D589 UDY, 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 D589 UDY registered?

D589 UDY is a 1986 Honda VF400F, first registered on 3 September 1986.

Is D589 UDY safe to buy?

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