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E92 NOU

1997 Honda VFR400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,164 mi
Last recorded62,164 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR40034,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE92 NOU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 62,164 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,335 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 56,335 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,126 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 Jul 2011 47,126 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Jun 2010 44,942 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,924 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 41,924 miles

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 39,700 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 39,700 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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E92 NOU is a 1997 Honda VFR400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E92 NOU, 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.

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What year was E92 NOU registered?

E92 NOU is a 1997 Honda VFR400, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is E92 NOU safe to buy?

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