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J687 ATO

1997 Honda Vfr 400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,210 mi
Last recorded35,210 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Vfr 40037,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ687 ATO
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 35,210 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,789 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 33,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,576 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 32,162 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 32,064 miles

Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 31,736 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 29,425 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 26,361 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,361 miles

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

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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J687 ATO is a 1997 Honda Vfr 400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda Vfr 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 37,606 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 J687 ATO, 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 29 years old, this Honda Vfr 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J687 ATO registered?

J687 ATO is a 1997 Honda Vfr 400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is J687 ATO safe to buy?

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