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F454 EVG

1989 Honda VFR400

Purple Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,354 mi
Last recorded33,354 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR40033,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF454 EVG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,354 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,033 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,125 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 30,027 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 May 2007 28,971 miles

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

front brakes bind slightly †left hand foot plate hits swinging arm under heavy compression of suspension.

Fail 15 May 2007 28,937 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

headlamp pattern poor

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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F454 EVG is a 1989 Honda VFR400 in Purple with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F454 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 37 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F454 EVG?

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What year was F454 EVG registered?

F454 EVG is a 1989 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F454 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F454 EVG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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