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J743 FVF

1992 Honda VFR400

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,399 mi
Last recorded86,399 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Honda VFR40038,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ743 FVF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 86,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 85,912 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 84,703 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 82,467 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play headbearings slightly notchy with weight on lower bearing (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 80,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,196 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 79,612 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 79,509 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 79,028 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 64,124 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 61,244 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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J743 FVF is a 1992 Honda VFR400 in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1992 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 38,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J743 FVF, 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 34 years old, this Honda VFR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J743 FVF registered?

J743 FVF is a 1992 Honda VFR400, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J743 FVF safe to buy?

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