MOT reliability
Honda Vf400r
6 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Honda Vf400r vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vf400r has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,655 miles.
6
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
852
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Vf400r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Vf400r MOT tests:
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Other73%
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Steering18%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Visibility2%
Honda Vf400r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Honda Vf400r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vf400r MOT tests:
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- very slight 'bind' on front brake (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) (1 times)
Honda Vf400r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 69,663 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 20,942 |
| 1991 | 2 | 13 | 69% | 45,393 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 28,938 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 45,603 |
Honda Vf400r reliability FAQ
Across 6 Honda Vf400r vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Vf400r MOT issues are:
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c).
The typical Honda Vf400r in our data has covered around
42,655 miles.
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