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E579 PCW

1995 Honda VFR400R

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,770 mi
Last recorded61,770 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Honda VFR400R32,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE579 PCW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,770 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 61,736 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,736 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,645 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,515 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 60,935 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 52,229 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 52,178 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R?

Based on 1,657 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
584
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
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E579 PCW is a 1995 Honda VFR400R in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Honda VFR400R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 32,022 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 VFR400R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E579 PCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR400R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Honda VFR400R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E579 PCW registered?

E579 PCW is a 1995 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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