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J845 JHY

1996 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,701 mi
Last recorded53,701 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR40037,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ845 JHY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 53,701 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 53,701 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,296 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 53,291 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,968 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front sidelights disconnected

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 47,965 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front sidelights disconnected

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 47,515 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 47,515 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,483 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 42,970 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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J845 JHY is a 1996 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 37,810 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 VFR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J845 JHY, 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 30 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J845 JHY registered?

J845 JHY is a 1996 Honda VFR400, first registered on 15 July 1996.

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