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J344 WDW

1996 Honda VFR400R

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,593 mi
Last recorded46,593 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR400R36,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ344 WDW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,593 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

offside riders seat mounting lug broken.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 44,967 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,436 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,687 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 40,686 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,855 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 38,853 miles

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 38,718 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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J344 WDW is a 1996 Honda VFR400R in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J344 WDW, 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.

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What year was J344 WDW registered?

J344 WDW is a 1996 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is J344 WDW safe to buy?

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