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J668 JOU

1998 Honda Vfr 400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,671 mi
Last recorded31,671 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Honda Vfr 40030,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ668 JOU
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,671 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2009 31,671 miles

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

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

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,274 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 18,168 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 18,168 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 16,638 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2005 16,621 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 400?

Based on 1,739 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
494
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
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J668 JOU is a 1998 Honda Vfr 400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Honda Vfr 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 30,435 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 Vfr 400 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J668 JOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Vfr 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J668 JOU registered?

J668 JOU is a 1998 Honda Vfr 400, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is J668 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J668 JOU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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