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F969 JYA

1989 Honda VFR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,709 mi
Last recorded35,709 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR40033,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF969 JYA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 35,709 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 35,700 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Brake cylinder inadequately mounted Master cylinder fouling frame (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 35,587 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 35,558 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 35,546 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,434 miles

Front front brake slightly binding.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,303 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 35,260 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 35,198 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 35,198 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 34,928 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 33,140 miles

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,531 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 28,531 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,881 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 27,881 miles

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

Outer Front Lower Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 27,396 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 27,334 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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F969 JYA is a 1989 Honda VFR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 33,128 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F969 JYA, 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 37 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F969 JYA is a 1989 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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