MOT Status
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76,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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 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))
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))
Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure front mudguard (6.1.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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)
Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
clutch lever bracket cracked
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)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was G35 XWS registered?
G35 XWS is a 1989 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is G35 XWS safe to buy?
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