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G35 XWS

1989 Honda VFR400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,370 mi
Last recorded76,370 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR40033,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG35 XWS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 76,370 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 75,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 74,919 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,330 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 74,234 miles

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted brake bracket worn (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake disc insecure rear disc insecure two bolts missing dangerous to ride (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 71,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2015 66,457 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure front mudguard (6.1.1c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 66,217 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure front mudguard (6.1.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,085 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 61,994 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 59,812 miles

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

clutch lever bracket cracked

Fail 17 Nov 2012 59,760 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 Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 55,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,478 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake component has a poor repair (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 45,577 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

one tail light not working

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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G35 XWS is a 1989 Honda VFR400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G35 XWS, 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.

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G35 XWS is a 1989 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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