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H701 JJA

1997 Honda VFR400R

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,116 mi
Last recorded43,116 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R38,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH701 JJA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 43,116 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 42,424 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 42,365 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 42,267 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 42,181 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 41,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 41,436 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 39,923 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 39,013 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 38,951 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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H701 JJA is a 1997 Honda VFR400R in Yellow with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H701 JJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H701 JJA registered?

H701 JJA is a 1997 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is H701 JJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H701 JJA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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