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F337 EVG

1997 Honda VFR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,070 mi
Last recorded41,070 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR40034,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF337 EVG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2013 41,070 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 41,070 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,505 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

light switch broken but accesable

Fail 30 Jul 2010 38,505 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

light switch broken but accesable

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,506 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 35,506 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front mud gaurd loose screw missing out of tank cap

Pass 23 Nov 2007 32,771 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 32,771 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

pillon seat and pillon foot rest missing

Pass 8 Sep 2005 21,763 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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F337 EVG is a 1997 Honda VFR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 34,450 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 F337 EVG, 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F337 EVG registered?

F337 EVG is a 1997 Honda VFR400, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is F337 EVG safe to buy?

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