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J677 WRD

1997 Honda VFR400R

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,526 mi
Last recorded24,526 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R38,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ677 WRD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 24,526 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 23,819 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 23,589 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 23,529 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 23,342 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,005 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 22,969 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Exhaust clamps broken/missing

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 20,664 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 14,937 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R?

Based on 1,657 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
584
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
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J677 WRD is a 1997 Honda VFR400R in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR400R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 38,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR400R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J677 WRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR400R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR400R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J677 WRD registered?

J677 WRD is a 1997 Honda VFR400R, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is J677 WRD safe to buy?

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