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G917 AVL

2001 Honda VFR400

Silver Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Honda VFR40029,707 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG917 AVL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021
Pass 6 Jul 2020

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2016 9 miles

no chain guard fitted at time of test

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,293 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 36,240 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,985 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 35,433 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 35,394 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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G917 AVL is a 2001 Honda VFR400 in Silver with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 29,707 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 G917 AVL, 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 25 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G917 AVL registered?

G917 AVL is a 2001 Honda VFR400, first registered on 22 August 2001.

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