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H231 HEC

1996 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,084 mi
Last recorded43,084 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR40037,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH231 HEC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 May 2012 43,084 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 29,265 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 27,417 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,445 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,147 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 20,404 miles

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

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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H231 HEC is a 1996 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H231 HEC, 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 H231 HEC registered?

H231 HEC is a 1996 Honda VFR400, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is H231 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H231 HEC 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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