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L553 XHW

1998 Honda VFR400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,874 mi
Last recorded46,874 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR40035,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 XHW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 46,874 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 46,042 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,276 miles

headlight deflectors fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 45,276 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

headlight deflectors fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,137 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))

Fail 20 Feb 2014 45,136 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 13 Feb 2013 44,538 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 44,510 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,317 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,550 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 42,531 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 42,531 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,500 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 41,500 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 40,143 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 40,098 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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L553 XHW is a 1998 Honda VFR400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L553 XHW, 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 L553 XHW registered?

L553 XHW is a 1998 Honda VFR400, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is L553 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L553 XHW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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