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E140 KJB

1987 Honda VF400F

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,332 mi
Last recorded11,332 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda VF400F36,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE140 KJB
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 11,332 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 11,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 11,171 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 11,089 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated collector box corroded. (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchions slightly pitted (2.3.1)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive drive blocks slightly worn and have play (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 11,089 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 11,089 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 May 2015 11,089 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 22 Nov 2011 11,089 miles

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

o/s side panel loose

Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,089 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 11,089 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 11,089 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VF400F?

Based on 1,833 MOT tests across 351 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
399
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
351
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 59
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
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E140 KJB is a 1987 Honda VF400F in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1987 Honda VF400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 36,145 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 VF400F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E140 KJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF400F typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Honda VF400F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E140 KJB is a 1987 Honda VF400F, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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