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D952 CFV

1996 Honda VFR400

Orange Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,935 mi
Last recorded56,935 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR40037,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD952 CFV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 56,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,569 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,308 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,712 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 55,682 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 54,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 54,366 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,366 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 50,216 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 May 2006 47,935 miles

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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D952 CFV is a 1996 Honda VFR400 in Orange with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D952 CFV, 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.

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What year was D952 CFV registered?

D952 CFV is a 1996 Honda VFR400, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is D952 CFV safe to buy?

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