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E941 JJN

1998 Honda VFR400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,258 mi
Last recorded8,258 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR40035,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE941 JJN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 8,258 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 7,024 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 5,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 4,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 4,285 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 3,042 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,395 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,710 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,470 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 85,468 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,272 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,266 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 57,568 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 57,568 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 54,271 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 54,271 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,710 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 43,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2005 35,908 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 35,908 miles

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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E941 JJN is a 1998 Honda VFR400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E941 JJN, 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 E941 JJN registered?

E941 JJN is a 1998 Honda VFR400, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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