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K252 PGK

1992 Honda VFR400R

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,424 mi
Last recorded43,424 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1992 Honda VFR400R36,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK252 PGK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 43,424 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 42,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 42,923 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 42,214 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 41,159 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 41,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2015 40,919 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,563 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 39,563 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,401 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,461 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 35,461 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 32,834 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 32,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,602 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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K252 PGK is a 1992 Honda VFR400R in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1992 Honda VFR400R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 36,136 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 K252 PGK, 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 34 years old, this Honda VFR400R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K252 PGK registered?

K252 PGK is a 1992 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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