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E292 JKS

1997 Honda VFR400R

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,455 mi
Last recorded41,455 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R38,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE292 JKS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,455 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,097 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,754 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,418 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 40,411 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,129 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 40,120 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2005 38,482 miles

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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E292 JKS is a 1997 Honda VFR400R in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E292 JKS, 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 E292 JKS registered?

E292 JKS is a 1997 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is E292 JKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E292 JKS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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