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J135 JKP

2003 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,454 mi
Last recorded36,454 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR40027,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ135 JKP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2012 36,454 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 36,121 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 36,060 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2007 35,617 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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J135 JKP is a 2003 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 27,768 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 J135 JKP, 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 23 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J135 JKP registered?

J135 JKP is a 2003 Honda VFR400, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is J135 JKP safe to buy?

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