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D172 JHY

1998 Honda VFR400

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,490 mi
Last recorded18,490 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR40035,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD172 JHY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 18,490 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,485 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 18,463 miles

Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2013 18,178 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 17,989 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,989 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 17,956 miles

Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400?

Based on 7,150 MOT tests across 1,069 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
594
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,069
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 176
reflector on motorcycle missing 157
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 152
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 149
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 143
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D172 JHY is a 1998 Honda VFR400 in Yellow with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 35,316 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 VFR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D172 JHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D172 JHY registered?

D172 JHY is a 1998 Honda VFR400, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is D172 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D172 JHY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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