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H945 XYC

1998 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,925 mi
Last recorded50,925 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR40035,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH945 XYC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 50,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

headlight mask fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2016 49,857 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,510 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 49,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,037 miles

only one brake lamp working

Fail 20 Jul 2011 44,720 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

only one brake lamp working

Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,570 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 38,997 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 35,075 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 35,075 miles

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 35,044 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 31,217 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 25,480 miles

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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H945 XYC is a 1998 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 35,316 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 H945 XYC, 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 28 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H945 XYC registered?

H945 XYC is a 1998 Honda VFR400, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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