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D690 ELL

1997 Honda VFR400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,974 mi
Last recorded41,974 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR40034,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD690 ELL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 41,974 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 41,847 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,372 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 36,307 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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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D690 ELL is a 1997 Honda VFR400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 34,450 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 D690 ELL, 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 29 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 D690 ELL registered?

D690 ELL is a 1997 Honda VFR400, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is D690 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D690 ELL shows 4 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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