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J449 FYB

1994 Honda VFR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,585 mi
Last recorded19,585 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Honda VFR40038,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ449 FYB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,585 miles

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 19,095 miles

50% back light

50% side light front

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 19,095 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

50% back light

50% side light front

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,003 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 18,003 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,176 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 13,568 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,568 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 10,095 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 10,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 7,994 miles

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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J449 FYB is a 1994 Honda VFR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 38,771 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 J449 FYB, 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 32 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J449 FYB is a 1994 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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