MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Replacement VIN number
Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)
fairing insecure screws missing
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
battery very low
rear chain dry and rusty
How Reliable is the Honda VFR400?
Based on 7,150 MOT tests across 1,069 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M276 XHW is a 2002 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2002 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 27,937 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 M276 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 24 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M276 XHW is a 2002 Honda VFR400, first registered on 1 July 2002.
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