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E852 FEO

1996 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

36,082 mi
Last recorded36,082 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR40037,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE852 FEO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2009 36,082 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 36,082 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,639 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 33,639 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 33,456 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake component is fractured (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

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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E852 FEO is a 1996 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E852 FEO, 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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What year was E852 FEO registered?

E852 FEO is a 1996 Honda VFR400, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is E852 FEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E852 FEO shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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