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F912 GWR

1998 Honda VFR400R

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,784 mi
Last recorded36,784 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR400R31,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF912 GWR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 36,784 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 35,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 May 2010 35,082 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Oil on front brake pads

Oil on front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,071 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 35,071 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 33,508 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 33,508 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,694 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R?

Based on 1,657 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
584
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
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F912 GWR is a 1998 Honda VFR400R in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR400R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 31,684 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 VFR400R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F912 GWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR400R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR400R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F912 GWR registered?

F912 GWR is a 1998 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is F912 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F912 GWR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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