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J224 FGT

1996 Honda VFR400R

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,341 mi
Last recorded30,341 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR400R36,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ224 FGT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,341 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 29,714 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

nail in rear tyre

one rear position bulb not functioning

Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,714 miles

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

nail in rear tyre

one rear position bulb not functioning

Fail 2 Jul 2007 25,629 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,629 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,352 miles

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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J224 FGT is a 1996 Honda VFR400R in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR400R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 36,366 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 J224 FGT, 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 30 years old, this Honda VFR400R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J224 FGT registered?

J224 FGT is a 1996 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is J224 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J224 FGT shows 6 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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