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J209 ORN

1996 Honda VFR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,751 mi
Last recorded35,751 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR40037,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ209 ORN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,751 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 35,751 miles

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,876 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 31,546 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

clutch dragging

Fail 15 Aug 2008 31,520 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

clutch dragging

Fail 24 Jul 2008 31,518 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 26,794 miles

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

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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J209 ORN is a 1996 Honda VFR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 37,810 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 J209 ORN, 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 30 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 J209 ORN registered?

J209 ORN is a 1996 Honda VFR400, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is J209 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J209 ORN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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