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E895 AYA

1987 Honda VFR400R

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,435 mi
Last recorded67,435 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE895 AYA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 67,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 67,380 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fairing not secure o/s

Pass 25 Aug 2023 64,692 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 64,638 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Offside and Nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,535 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 61,056 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

slight bind front brake

Pass 21 Nov 2009 52,466 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 52,461 miles

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

fuel filler neck filled with water

Pass 18 Oct 2008 52,442 miles

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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E895 AYA is a 1987 Honda VFR400R in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E895 AYA, 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 39 years old, this Honda VFR400R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E895 AYA registered?

E895 AYA is a 1987 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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The MOT history for E895 AYA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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