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G287 CLH

1999 Honda VFR400R

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,594 mi
Last recorded35,594 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR400R33,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG287 CLH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 35,594 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 34,218 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 34,218 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 33,864 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,429 miles

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

the rear tyre has uneven tread wear (squareing off) but no cord or ply is visable

Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,277 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 33,264 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 33,264 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 33,263 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,263 miles

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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G287 CLH is a 1999 Honda VFR400R in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Honda VFR400R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 33,264 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 G287 CLH, 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 27 years old, this Honda VFR400R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G287 CLH is a 1999 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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