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J495 ORN

1996 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,725 mi
Last recorded27,725 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR40037,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ495 ORN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,725 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,480 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 27,480 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 26,073 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,073 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 24,869 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 24,861 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 23,772 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 23,772 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 22,301 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 20,848 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre unevenly worn

headlight pattern weak

rear tyre perished

rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 30 Jul 2010 20,847 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre perished

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 23 Apr 2009 18,279 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 18,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,211 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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J495 ORN is a 1996 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J495 ORN, 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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J495 ORN is a 1996 Honda VFR400, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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