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H551 JVM

1999 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,845 mi
Last recorded31,845 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR40033,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH551 JVM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 31,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold stud missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak rear engine cylinder

Fail 29 Jul 2025 31,845 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold stud missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak rear engine cylinder

Pass 24 Jul 2024 31,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 30,709 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 30,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 30,152 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 29,596 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 29,130 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 28,470 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 26,813 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 26,813 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,400 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 29 Jun 2013 25,918 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 59,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 58,722 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 55,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 53,574 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 53,574 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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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H551 JVM is a 1999 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1999 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 33,583 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 H551 JVM, 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 27 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H551 JVM registered?

H551 JVM is a 1999 Honda VFR400, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is H551 JVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H551 JVM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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