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F645 AEL

1996 Honda VFR400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,159 mi
Last recorded34,159 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR40037,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF645 AEL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,159 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 34,159 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 31 May 2013 34,136 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 33,921 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 33,380 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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F645 AEL is a 1996 Honda VFR400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F645 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F645 AEL registered?

F645 AEL is a 1996 Honda VFR400, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is F645 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F645 AEL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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