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J221 TEC

2002 Honda VFR400

Yellow Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,413 mi
Last recorded24,413 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Honda VFR40027,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ221 TEC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2011 24,413 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 24,413 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 24,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 24,413 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,413 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 24,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 23,391 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,391 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 22,705 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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J221 TEC is a 2002 Honda VFR400 in Yellow with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 27,937 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 J221 TEC, 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 24 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J221 TEC registered?

J221 TEC is a 2002 Honda VFR400, first registered on 10 March 2002.

Is J221 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J221 TEC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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