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H601 XYC

1994 Honda VF400F

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

238 mi
Last recorded238 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Honda VF400F30,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH601 XYC
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 238 miles

No lamps fitted so not tested

Fail 14 Aug 2020 226 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

No lamps fitted so not tested

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2010 47,120 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 47,120 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 46,797 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 42,040 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 40,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nearside rear tail light permanently masked

offside headlamp beam pattern slightly deminished

rust spots on front suispension forks

Fail 4 Jul 2006 40,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nearside rear tail light permanently masked

offside headlamp beam pattern slightly deminished

rust spots on front suispension forks

Fail 23 Jun 2006 40,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda VF400F?

Based on 1,833 MOT tests across 351 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
399
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
351
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 59
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
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H601 XYC is a 1994 Honda VF400F in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1994 Honda VF400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 30,704 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 VF400F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H601 XYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF400F typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Honda VF400F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H601 XYC registered?

H601 XYC is a 1994 Honda VF400F, first registered on 15 August 1994.

Is H601 XYC safe to buy?

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