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VGP 87R

1977 Honda 400 Four

Blue Petrol 408cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,201 mi
Last recorded43,201 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Honda 400 Four40,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGP 87R
MakeHonda
Model400 Four
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine408cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 43,201 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,055 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions (2.3.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,160 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,030 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 41,946 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,732 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,484 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,815 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

corosion on frame and rear springs

Fail 9 Mar 2010 40,798 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

corosion on frame and rear springs

idle speed slightly fast

Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,048 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

tickover slightly high

Pass 25 May 2007 36,956 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

o/s/f foot peg slightly loose

small cracks on front and rear tyres

Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,746 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

n/s/f indicator mounting arm loose

some perishing cracks on front tyre

How Reliable is the Honda 400 Four?

Based on 968 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
236
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Headlamp aim too high 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
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VGP 87R is a 1977 Honda 400 Four in Blue with a 408cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1977 Honda 400 Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 40,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda 400 Four fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VGP 87R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda 400 Four typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this Honda 400 Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VGP 87R is a 1977 Honda 400 Four, first registered on 15 July 1977.

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