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M437 ATW

1997 Honda VFR400R

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,908 mi
Last recorded55,908 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R38,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM437 ATW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 55,908 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper riders seat secured by a strap

paint flaking off both wheels in places

Pass 30 Aug 2016 344 miles

Front advise paint flaked off front wheel rim

Pass 4 Aug 2015 5 miles

FRONT SCREEN MISSING

PAINT MISSING IN PLACES ON BOTH WHEELS

Fail 1 Aug 2015 55,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high 20CM (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high 13CM (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high 16CM (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low 17CM (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering HANDLEBARS FOUL CLOCKS/DASH,WHICH IS NOT SECURE (2.1.2a)

BOTH WHEELS HAVE PAINT MISSING,LEAVING BARE ALLOY

Front SCREEN MISSING

Fail 27 Jul 2015 55,875 miles

Front Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand BOTH , UNLESS RPM OF MACHINE INCREASED TO 2500/3000RPM (1.1.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high 20CM (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high 16CM (1.6)

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

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering HANDLEBARS FOUL CLOCKS/DASH,WHICH IS NOT SECURE (2.1.2a)

BOTH WHEELS HAVE PAINT MISSING,LEAVING BARE ALLOY

Front SCREEN MISSING

Pass 14 Jun 2014 55,011 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 53,181 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 50,624 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 46,698 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 46,635 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 34,367 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,367 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,093 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,274 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,364 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,089 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R?

Based on 1,657 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
584
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
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M437 ATW is a 1997 Honda VFR400R in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR400R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 38,236 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 VFR400R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M437 ATW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR400R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR400R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M437 ATW registered?

M437 ATW is a 1997 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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