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F137 UHJ

1998 Honda VFR400R

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,698 mi
Last recorded23,698 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR400R31,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF137 UHJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 23,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 23,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 23,686 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 22,938 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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F137 UHJ is a 1998 Honda VFR400R in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR400R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 31,684 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 F137 UHJ, 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 28 years old, this Honda VFR400R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F137 UHJ registered?

F137 UHJ is a 1998 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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