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J28 MTY

1991 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,871 mi
Last recorded79,871 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Honda VFR40040,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 MTY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 79,871 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 79,786 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 68,947 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 61,963 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 27 May 2010 53,963 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 May 2010 53,771 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2009 51,136 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 51,026 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,441 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 44,391 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 43,300 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 43,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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J28 MTY is a 1991 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 40,818 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 VFR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J28 MTY, 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 35 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J28 MTY registered?

J28 MTY is a 1991 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J28 MTY safe to buy?

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