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J797 HTU

1999 Honda Vfr 400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,344 mi
Last recorded28,344 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda Vfr 40030,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ797 HTU
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 400
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 28,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 28,344 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,047 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 24,041 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,447 miles

Front brake fluid slightly worn.

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,417 miles

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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J797 HTU is a 1999 Honda Vfr 400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Honda Vfr 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 30,011 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 J797 HTU, 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 27 years old, this Honda Vfr 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J797 HTU registered?

J797 HTU is a 1999 Honda Vfr 400, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is J797 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J797 HTU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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