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F103 THW

1997 Honda VF400F

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,726 mi
Last recorded37,726 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VF400F33,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 THW
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 37,726 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 37,695 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2024 35,242 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 33,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 32,013 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 32,001 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 31,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,755 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 30,729 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,694 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,509 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,226 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VF400F?

Based on 1,833 MOT tests across 351 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
399
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
351
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 59
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
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F103 THW is a 1997 Honda VF400F in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda VF400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 33,939 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VF400F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F103 THW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF400F typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VF400F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F103 THW registered?

F103 THW is a 1997 Honda VF400F, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is F103 THW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F103 THW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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