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D861 RYD

1996 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,184 mi
Last recorded54,184 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR40037,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD861 RYD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,184 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,244 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 50,229 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Horn switch sticking

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,163 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

front brake binding slightly

o ring missing from chain

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Dec 2014 50,163 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

front brake binding slightly

o ring missing from chain

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2013 47,797 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brake binding slightly

throttle action slightly stiff

Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,407 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 41,417 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 41,389 miles

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

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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D861 RYD is a 1996 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D861 RYD, 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 D861 RYD registered?

D861 RYD is a 1996 Honda VFR400, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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