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H554 CMR

1996 Honda VFR400R

Multi-colour Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,482 mi
Last recorded41,482 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR400R36,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH554 CMR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,482 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 41,422 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 shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 41,422 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 41,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,312 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R?

Based on 1,657 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
584
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
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H554 CMR is a 1996 Honda VFR400R in Multi-colour with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR400R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 36,366 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 VFR400R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H554 CMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR400R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Honda VFR400R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H554 CMR registered?

H554 CMR is a 1996 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is H554 CMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H554 CMR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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