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E64 OBF

1996 Honda VFR400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,554 mi
Last recorded53,554 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR40037,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE64 OBF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 53,554 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 52,771 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

front brake binding slightly,not enough to fail

front tyre pressure was low at 10psi,and has been re-inflated

Pass 16 May 2012 51,315 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

main fairing bracket cracked

Pass 10 May 2011 49,243 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 49,222 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 47,585 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 47,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,256 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front side light not working

Fail 9 Apr 2009 45,256 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front side light not working

Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Lower Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 41,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Lower Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 41,617 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
Full Honda VFR400 reliability report

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E64 OBF is a 1996 Honda VFR400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 37,810 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 E64 OBF, 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 30 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E64 OBF is a 1996 Honda VFR400, first registered on 17 July 1996.

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