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G113 FVW

1998 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,915 mi
Last recorded58,915 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR40035,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG113 FVW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 58,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 58,907 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,350 miles

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

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

rear brake slightly binding

Fail 1 Jul 2009 57,350 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,664 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 47,310 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 Mar 2007 47,276 miles

Centre Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Front Upper Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Centre Front Upper Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Centre Front Upper Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Lower Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2005 44,914 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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G113 FVW is a 1998 Honda VFR400 in Red 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 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 G113 FVW, 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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G113 FVW is a 1998 Honda VFR400, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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