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J559 JOU

1998 Honda VFR400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,300 mi
Last recorded48,300 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR40035,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ559 JOU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2011 48,300 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,757 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 47,397 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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J559 JOU is a 1998 Honda VFR400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 35,316 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 J559 JOU, 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 28 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J559 JOU?

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What year was J559 JOU registered?

J559 JOU is a 1998 Honda VFR400, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is J559 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J559 JOU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J559 JOU have outstanding finance?

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