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H959 PBR

2001 Honda VFR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,434 mi
Last recorded22,434 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR40029,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH959 PBR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 22,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 22,161 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 22,017 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 21,974 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 21,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 21,381 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 20,830 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 20,724 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 20,724 miles

Fuel system component insecure tank (7.2.1b)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,885 miles

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

number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 23 Mar 2015 19,885 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,009 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear seat and footrests not fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2014 18,009 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

lower nearside fairing insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,641 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,549 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,983 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 13,809 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 13,809 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 13,472 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 13,076 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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H959 PBR is a 2001 Honda VFR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 29,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H959 PBR, 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 25 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H959 PBR is a 2001 Honda VFR400, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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