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D653 NCL

1996 Honda VFR400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,990 mi
Last recorded45,990 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR40037,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD653 NCL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 45,990 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,986 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 44,986 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 40,919 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 40,904 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 33,654 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 33,633 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 32,435 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 32,435 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 32,431 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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D653 NCL is a 1996 Honda VFR400 in Blue with a 400cc 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 D653 NCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D653 NCL registered?

D653 NCL is a 1996 Honda VFR400, first registered on 15 July 1996.

Is D653 NCL safe to buy?

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