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D769 YAU

1987 Honda VFR400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,085 mi
Last recorded14,085 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Honda VFR40037,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD769 YAU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,085 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 14,085 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,807 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 9,807 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2006 5,540 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 5,540 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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D769 YAU is a 1987 Honda VFR400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 37,399 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 D769 YAU, 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 39 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D769 YAU?

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What year was D769 YAU registered?

D769 YAU is a 1987 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D769 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D769 YAU shows 6 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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