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F141 KGO

1996 Honda VFR400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Tests3 (0 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

28,103 mi
Last recorded28,103 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR40037,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF141 KGO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

0 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2009 28,103 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 27,957 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 27,953 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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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F141 KGO is a 1996 Honda VFR400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 37,810 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 F141 KGO, 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 30 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F141 KGO is a 1996 Honda VFR400, first registered on 5 November 1996.

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