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V408 JAL

1999 Honda Vfr

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,772 mi
Last recorded23,772 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Vfr28,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 JAL
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 23,772 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 21,948 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 21,902 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 21,902 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 21,749 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 21,291 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 21,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 20,792 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 20,787 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,388 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 19,810 miles

rear silencer touching footrest

Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,134 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 12 Apr 2014 17,702 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,614 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 14,121 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 13,429 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 10,092 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 9,967 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr?

Based on 41,575 MOT tests across 5,815 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,191
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 222
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 161
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 120
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
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V408 JAL is a 1999 Honda Vfr in Yellow with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 28,167 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V408 JAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Honda Vfr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V408 JAL registered?

V408 JAL is a 1999 Honda Vfr, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V408 JAL safe to buy?

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