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F412 KEC

1989 Honda VFR400

Orange Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,777 mi
Last recorded37,777 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR40033,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF412 KEC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,777 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 37,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,615 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 34,615 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,907 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 30,528 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2008 29,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,188 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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F412 KEC is a 1989 Honda VFR400 in Orange with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 33,128 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 F412 KEC, 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 37 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F412 KEC registered?

F412 KEC is a 1989 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F412 KEC safe to buy?

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