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F869 UVX

1998 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,630 mi
Last recorded50,630 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR40035,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF869 UVX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 50,630 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 49,290 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 49,239 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 48,585 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,219 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 48,219 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,593 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 46,593 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,171 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 46,171 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,219 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 416,514 miles

L/H brake light not working.

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 416,514 miles

Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

L/H brake light not working.

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 40,335 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 40,335 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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F869 UVX is a 1998 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 35,316 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 F869 UVX, 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 28 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F869 UVX registered?

F869 UVX is a 1998 Honda VFR400, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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