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D430 JHY

1987 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,226 mi
Last recorded49,226 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 Honda VFR40037,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD430 JHY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,226 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,150 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 47,150 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,000 miles

Centre Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,136 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 40,970 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,391 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 32,206 miles

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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D430 JHY is a 1987 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 37,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D430 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 39 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D430 JHY registered?

D430 JHY is a 1987 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D430 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D430 JHY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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