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F220 LKM

1996 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

43,925 mi
Last recorded43,925 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR40037,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF220 LKM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,925 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 43,896 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (nut missing from manifold ) (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

fuel cap won't open so seal not inspected

Fail 27 Jul 2015 43,856 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 42,552 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 42,552 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 41,901 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 41,754 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,771 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,120 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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F220 LKM is a 1996 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F220 LKM, 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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What year was F220 LKM registered?

F220 LKM is a 1996 Honda VFR400, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is F220 LKM safe to buy?

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