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J422 HMB

1996 Honda VFR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,883 mi
Last recorded41,883 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR40037,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ422 HMB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 41,883 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 41,323 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 40,752 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 May 2011 40,746 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,462 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400?

Based on 7,150 MOT tests across 1,069 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
594
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,069
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 176
reflector on motorcycle missing 157
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 152
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 149
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 143
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J422 HMB is a 1996 Honda VFR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 37,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J422 HMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J422 HMB registered?

J422 HMB is a 1996 Honda VFR400, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is J422 HMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J422 HMB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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