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E936 BKL

1988 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,287 mi
Last recorded63,287 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR40028,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE936 BKL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,287 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 63,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,564 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,110 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,110 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 59,779 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 59,682 miles

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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E936 BKL is a 1988 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 28,516 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 E936 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 38 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E936 BKL registered?

E936 BKL is a 1988 Honda VFR400, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E936 BKL safe to buy?

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