MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,133 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Honda VFR400?
Based on 7,150 MOT tests across 1,069 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G553 MEP is a 1998 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 400cc 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 G553 MEP, 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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What year was G553 MEP registered?
G553 MEP is a 1998 Honda VFR400, first registered on 12 August 1998.
Is G553 MEP safe to buy?
The MOT history for G553 MEP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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