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L612 XNV

1997 Honda VFR400

Grey Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,927 mi
Last recorded42,927 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR40034,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL612 XNV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 42,927 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 42,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 42,867 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,860 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,310 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 39,298 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 6 May 2009 39,273 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,780 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 35,780 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Apr 2007 35,769 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,117 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 27,117 miles

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)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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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L612 XNV is a 1997 Honda VFR400 in Grey with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 34,450 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 L612 XNV, 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L612 XNV registered?

L612 XNV is a 1997 Honda VFR400, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is L612 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L612 XNV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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