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F723 LLG

1989 Honda VFR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,259 mi
Last recorded28,259 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR40033,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF723 LLG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 28,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 23,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 23,868 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,968 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Jun 2016 22,968 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2015 21,668 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 21,595 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 20,277 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 16,294 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 15,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 13,778 miles

nearside handle bar grip hangs over the edge of the bar

Fail 28 May 2010 13,778 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

nearside handle bar grip hangs over the edge of the bar

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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F723 LLG is a 1989 Honda VFR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F723 LLG, 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

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What year was F723 LLG registered?

F723 LLG is a 1989 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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