MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,848 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Honda VFR400?
Based on 7,150 MOT tests across 1,069 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E228 NOW is a 1998 Honda VFR400 in Yellow with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1998 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 35,316 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 E228 NOW, 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 28 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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E228 NOW is a 1998 Honda VFR400, first registered on 1 April 1998.
Is E228 NOW safe to buy?
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