MOT Status
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49,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Rear brake torque arm loose but can become detached
Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Slight wear in rear brake linkage.
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
engine mount bolts slightly loose
Front Steering lock stop loose (2.1.3)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
engine mount bolts slightly loose
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R3?
Based on 14,263 MOT tests across 2,029 vehicles.
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J256 JOU is a 1991 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1991 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 29,342 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 VFR400R3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 290 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J256 JOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda VFR400R3 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J256 JOU registered?
J256 JOU is a 1991 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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