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G719 ATP

1996 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,185 mi
Last recorded54,185 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR40037,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG719 ATP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 54,185 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 53,283 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 52,929 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 52,467 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,487 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 50,401 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 48,896 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 48,015 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 48,015 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 28 May 2016 46,134 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 46,134 miles

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Riders seat missing (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 46,132 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 46,120 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,946 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,053 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 35,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 29,702 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 29,680 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,680 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 29,675 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,773 miles

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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G719 ATP is a 1996 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 37,810 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 G719 ATP, 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 30 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G719 ATP registered?

G719 ATP is a 1996 Honda VFR400, first registered on 15 October 1996.

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