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J960 ARC

1998 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,840 mi
Last recorded49,840 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR40035,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ960 ARC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 49,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 49,619 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 49,110 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 48,700 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 48,108 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,264 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 45,857 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 44,314 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 42,681 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 40,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,524 miles

rear discs cracking between holes

Fail 13 Feb 2010 39,519 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

rear discs cracking between holes

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,112 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 39,112 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,100 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 39,100 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,089 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 39,089 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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J960 ARC is a 1998 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 35,316 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 J960 ARC, 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 28 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J960 ARC registered?

J960 ARC is a 1998 Honda VFR400, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is J960 ARC safe to buy?

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