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K731 PFB

1998 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,070 mi
Last recorded29,070 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR40035,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK731 PFB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,070 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 28,916 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 28,916 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,916 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 28,878 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,694 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 28,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

nearside front foot rest damaged

off side seat mounting damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2010 27,615 miles

SIDE STAND SWITCH NOT WORK

Fail 7 Aug 2010 27,596 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

SIDE STAND SWITCH NOT WORK

Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,399 miles

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 19 Jun 2008 21,492 miles

headlight pattern weak

Fail 10 Jun 2008 21,463 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,254 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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K731 PFB is a 1998 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K731 PFB, 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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K731 PFB is a 1998 Honda VFR400, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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