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F163 EBV

1988 Honda VF400F

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,316 mi
Last recorded29,316 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF163 EBV
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 29,316 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,298 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 29,215 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,974 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,664 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,238 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 28,219 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,765 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,755 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 25,755 miles

Inner Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 23,520 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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F163 EBV is a 1988 Honda VF400F in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F163 EBV, 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 38 years old, this Honda VF400F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F163 EBV registered?

F163 EBV is a 1988 Honda VF400F, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F163 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F163 EBV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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