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G642 AUD

1997 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,614 mi
Last recorded46,614 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR40034,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG642 AUD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,614 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 46,614 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,311 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 40,467 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 40,467 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

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

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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G642 AUD is a 1997 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 34,450 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 G642 AUD, 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G642 AUD registered?

G642 AUD is a 1997 Honda VFR400, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is G642 AUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G642 AUD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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