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J495 HCB

1991 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,572 mi
Last recorded42,572 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Honda VFR40040,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ495 HCB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,572 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 42,490 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/front shockabsorber seal perished

Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear brake discs not visable, limited inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2007 37,866 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 37,869 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 34,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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J495 HCB is a 1991 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J495 HCB, 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 J495 HCB registered?

J495 HCB is a 1991 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J495 HCB safe to buy?

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