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K788 PGK

1998 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,710 mi
Last recorded66,710 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR40035,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK788 PGK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 66,710 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,399 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 66,378 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 66,088 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 66,088 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 64,150 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 64,124 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,055 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 62,031 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 58,721 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,642 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

headlamps provide a poor image

registration plate deteriorated

riders seat slightly insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2011 53,172 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,726 miles

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

front forks pitted

nearside rear footrest seized

Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,416 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 49,416 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 43,562 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 41,244 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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K788 PGK is a 1998 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K788 PGK, 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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K788 PGK is a 1998 Honda VFR400, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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