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E574 JJN

1987 Honda VFR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,295 mi
Last recorded40,295 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda VFR40037,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE574 JJN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 40,295 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush area. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 37,730 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 37,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust muffler has surface corrosion.

Fail 2 Aug 2021 37,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust muffler has surface corrosion.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 37,614 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Muffler has slight corrosion on lower edge.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 36,795 miles

Central Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Drive chain has slight tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,593 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Exhaust joining flange front pipe to rear section (7.1.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated Muffler slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 35,663 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,663 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,862 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,712 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 33,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

rear suspension slightly stiff in operation

rear tyre waring out of shape

visor damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,652 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 33,643 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,026 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,798 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 30,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,186 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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E574 JJN is a 1987 Honda VFR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E574 JJN, 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.

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E574 JJN is a 1987 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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