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J478 TFP

1996 Honda VFR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,939 mi
Last recorded52,939 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR40037,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 TFP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 52,939 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 52,939 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,625 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 52,625 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,276 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,815 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 47,041 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 44,583 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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J478 TFP is a 1996 Honda VFR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J478 TFP, 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 J478 TFP registered?

J478 TFP is a 1996 Honda VFR400, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is J478 TFP safe to buy?

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