MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Front advise paint flaked off front wheel rim
FRONT SCREEN MISSING
PAINT MISSING IN PLACES ON BOTH WHEELS
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R?
Based on 1,657 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is M437 ATW safe to buy?
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