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H654 BGN

1998 Honda VFR400R-L

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

70,179 mi
Last recorded70,179 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH654 BGN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R-L
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,179 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 70,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 68,138 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 68,138 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 68,123 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R-L?

Based on 561 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 8
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H654 BGN is a 1998 Honda VFR400R-L in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

The most common reason a Honda VFR400R-L fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H654 BGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR400R-L typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR400R-L is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H654 BGN is a 1998 Honda VFR400R-L, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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