MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,094 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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insulation tape around exhaust tail section
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
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)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R3?
Based on 14,263 MOT tests across 2,029 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for J359 JOU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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