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E865 WAH

1996 Honda VFR400R

Purple Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,939 mi
Last recorded46,939 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR400R36,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE865 WAH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,939 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,809 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 46,557 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 38,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,279 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 38,070 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 38,070 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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E865 WAH is a 1996 Honda VFR400R in Purple with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR400R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 36,366 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 E865 WAH, 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 30 years old, this Honda VFR400R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of E865 WAH?

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What year was E865 WAH registered?

E865 WAH is a 1996 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is E865 WAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E865 WAH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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