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E178 ERR

1988 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,516 mi
Last recorded28,516 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR40028,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE178 ERR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,516 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 28,516 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 63,521 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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E178 ERR is a 1988 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 28,516 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 E178 ERR, 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 38 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E178 ERR registered?

E178 ERR is a 1988 Honda VFR400, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E178 ERR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E178 ERR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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