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J466 BHJ

1996 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,320 mi
Last recorded55,320 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR40037,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ466 BHJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,320 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 55,320 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,464 miles

R/H handlebar slightly bent

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Throttle slow to return

Fail 10 Oct 2013 50,464 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

R/H handlebar slightly bent

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Throttle slow to return

Fail 12 Sep 2013 50,452 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,037 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,311 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,140 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 46,124 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,663 miles

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

Offside front footrest slightly bent.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 44,663 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Offside front footrest slightly bent.

One of two front position lamps not working.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Tyre valve caps missing front and rear.

Pass 28 Jun 2008 39,446 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 38,176 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,824 miles

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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J466 BHJ is a 1996 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J466 BHJ, 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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J466 BHJ is a 1996 Honda VFR400, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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