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F964 RKX

1989 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,673 mi
Last recorded43,673 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR40033,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF964 RKX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,357 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 41,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,620 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 40,620 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c) DANGEROUS

clutch leaver insecure

Pass 3 May 2006 38,222 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

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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F964 RKX is a 1989 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F964 RKX, 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 F964 RKX registered?

F964 RKX is a 1989 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F964 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F964 RKX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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