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F740 THW

2000 Honda Vfr 400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,624 mi
Last recorded42,624 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Vfr 40037,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF740 THW
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 400
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 42,624 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 42,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 41,383 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2023 40,673 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 40,174 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 40,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 39,846 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 39,456 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,966 miles

Front l/h fork seal as slight misting

Pass 5 Nov 2015 37,921 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front tyre has slight sidewall cracking

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

fuel tank has been repaired

Fail 26 Sep 2015 37,915 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front tyre has slight side wall cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,801 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 37,081 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 May 2013 37,004 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 23,589 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2012 23,589 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 22,082 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 400?

Based on 1,739 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
494
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
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F740 THW is a 2000 Honda Vfr 400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Honda Vfr 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 37,921 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 Vfr 400 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F740 THW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Honda Vfr 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F740 THW registered?

F740 THW is a 2000 Honda Vfr 400, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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