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J269 UPC

1996 Honda Vfr 400

Multi-colour Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,863 mi
Last recorded42,863 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Honda Vfr 40044,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ269 UPC
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 400
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 42,863 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 42,863 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 20 May 2013 42,488 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 42,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Outer Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2011 41,900 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 40,569 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 40,569 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 39,418 miles

Outer Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

exhaust silencer has repair

front tyre starting to crack

Fail 11 May 2009 39,418 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

exhaust silencer has repair

front tyre starting to crack

Fail 16 Apr 2009 39,418 miles

Inner Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Offside Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Outer Front Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Outer Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Outer Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Outer Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Outer Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

o/s/f mirror cracked bolt missing from cluth cover screen bolts loose 1 missing.

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 400?

Based on 1,739 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
494
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
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J269 UPC is a 1996 Honda Vfr 400 in Multi-colour with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Honda Vfr 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 44,046 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 400 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J269 UPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Vfr 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J269 UPC is a 1996 Honda Vfr 400, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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