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E786 BKL

1997 Honda VFR400

Green Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,655 mi
Last recorded43,655 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR40034,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE786 BKL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,655 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 43,655 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,168 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 42,167 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 42,167 miles

Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,466 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 41,466 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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E786 BKL is a 1997 Honda VFR400 in Green with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 34,450 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 E786 BKL, 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E786 BKL registered?

E786 BKL is a 1997 Honda VFR400, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is E786 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E786 BKL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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