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J359 JOU

1997 Honda VFR400R3

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,094 mi
Last recorded8,094 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R335,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ359 JOU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,094 miles

insulation tape around exhaust tail section

Fail 24 Jun 2011 8,085 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

insulation tape around exhaust tail section

Fail 16 Jun 2011 7,945 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 6,583 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 6,583 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 4,288 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 3,285 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R3?

Based on 14,263 MOT tests across 2,029 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
2,029
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 290
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 270
reflector on motorcycle missing 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 254
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 202
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J359 JOU is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 35,533 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 J359 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J359 JOU registered?

J359 JOU is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is J359 JOU safe to buy?

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