MOT reliability
Honda Vf400fd
1,169 vehicles · 153 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1,169 Honda Vf400fd vehicles and 153 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vf400fd has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,358 miles.
1,169
Vehicles
153
MOT tests
1,457
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Vf400fd problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Vf400fd MOT tests:
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Other96%
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Brakes10%
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Steering9%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda Vf400fd pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 8 | 62% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1,166), Other (3)
Most common Honda Vf400fd MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vf400fd MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (7 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (5 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
- Front Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (3 times)
- centre stand mounts loose (3 times)
Honda Vf400fd pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 27,012 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 21,473 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 36,188 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 34,223 |
| 1991 | 3 | 20 | 70% | 26,045 |
| 1987 | 2 | 4 | 50% | 39,624 |
| 1986 | 4 | 15 | 80% | 23,982 |
| 1985 | 4 | 12 | 83% | 45,273 |
| 1984 | 7 | 24 | 62% | 43,037 |
| 1983 | 14 | 48 | 73% | 42,381 |
| 1971 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 66,717 |
Honda Vf400fd reliability FAQ
Across 1,169 Honda Vf400fd vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Vf400fd MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Honda Vf400fd in our data has covered around
38,358 miles.
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