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D689 LEL

1996 Honda VFR400R

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,839 mi
Last recorded29,839 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR400R36,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD689 LEL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,839 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch lever slight stiff in operation

front brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2010 29,773 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch lever slight stiff in operation

front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2008 22,225 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 22,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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D689 LEL is a 1996 Honda VFR400R in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR400R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 36,366 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 VFR400R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D689 LEL, 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 30 years old, this Honda VFR400R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D689 LEL is a 1996 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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