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D953 CHG

1997 Honda VFR400R-L

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,919 mi
Last recorded38,919 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R-L32,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD953 CHG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R-L
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2022 38,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 38,556 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 35,344 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 31,164 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 28,816 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R-L?

Based on 561 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 8
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D953 CHG is a 1997 Honda VFR400R-L in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR400R-L models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 32,487 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR400R-L fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D953 CHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR400R-L typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR400R-L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D953 CHG registered?

D953 CHG is a 1997 Honda VFR400R-L, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is D953 CHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D953 CHG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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