MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,874 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
headlight deflectors fitted
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
headlight deflectors fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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