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J370 HCB

1998 Honda Vfr 400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,646 mi
Last recorded73,646 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda Vfr 40030,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ370 HCB
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 73,646 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 73,646 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,623 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,228 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 73,228 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 70,803 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,938 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,554 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 61,295 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,737 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,982 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,763 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 56,763 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 55,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 40,661 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 400?

Based on 1,739 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
494
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
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J370 HCB is a 1998 Honda Vfr 400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vfr 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 30,435 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 Vfr 400 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J370 HCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Vfr 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J370 HCB registered?

J370 HCB is a 1998 Honda Vfr 400, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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