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D793 JHW

1997 Honda VFR400R

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,626 mi
Last recorded48,626 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R38,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD793 JHW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,626 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 48,626 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,961 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 47,946 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 47,177 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 47,177 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 46,551 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 46,493 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R?

Based on 1,657 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
584
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
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D793 JHW is a 1997 Honda VFR400R in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D793 JHW, 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 D793 JHW registered?

D793 JHW is a 1997 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is D793 JHW safe to buy?

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