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J174 GTR

1991 Honda VFR400R-L

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

22,702 mi
Last recorded22,702 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1991 Honda VFR400R-L22,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ174 GTR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R-L
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 22,702 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 22,702 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 22,488 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 22,488 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

50% of stop lamp not working.

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 22,487 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R-L?

Based on 561 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 8
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J174 GTR is a 1991 Honda VFR400R-L in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1991 Honda VFR400R-L models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 22,635 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 VFR400R-L fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J174 GTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR400R-L typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Honda VFR400R-L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J174 GTR registered?

J174 GTR is a 1991 Honda VFR400R-L, first registered on 8 August 1991.

Is J174 GTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J174 GTR shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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