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G309 VNX

1998 Honda 400

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,724 mi
Last recorded47,724 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda 40035,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG309 VNX
MakeHonda
Model400
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,724 miles

Coolant leak

mudguard missing

Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,887 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 46,887 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

touching radiator on lck to lock and rad lose

Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,494 miles

1 of 2 headlamps working on low beam

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 45,984 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

1 of 2 headlamps working on low beam

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 43,519 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 43,519 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2006 43,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda 400?

Based on 1,546 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Headlamp aim too low 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
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G309 VNX is a 1998 Honda 400 in Yellow with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Honda 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 35,484 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 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G309 VNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 28 years old, this Honda 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G309 VNX registered?

G309 VNX is a 1998 Honda 400, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is G309 VNX safe to buy?

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