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E555 GMX

1988 Honda VFR400R-L

Silver Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,140 mi
Last recorded37,140 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE555 GMX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R-L
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,140 miles

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

front break binding slightly

offside headlamp masked at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,846 miles

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

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

off side footrest shorter

Fail 18 Apr 2012 32,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

off side footrest shorter

Pass 20 May 2011 29,799 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,019 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 65,755 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 58,473 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 58,473 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

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

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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E555 GMX is a 1988 Honda VFR400R-L in Silver with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E555 GMX, 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 38 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 E555 GMX registered?

E555 GMX is a 1988 Honda VFR400R-L, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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The MOT history for E555 GMX shows 8 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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