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J963 BAR

2000 Honda VFR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

29,861 mi
Last recorded29,861 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2006
Typical for 2000 Honda VFR40032,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ963 BAR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,861 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 29,861 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 29,852 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear brake hydraulic hose, †anodised fittings are not recommended for road use.

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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J963 BAR is a 2000 Honda VFR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2000 Honda VFR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 32,372 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 J963 BAR, 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 26 years old, this Honda VFR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J963 BAR?

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What year was J963 BAR registered?

J963 BAR is a 2000 Honda VFR400, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is J963 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J963 BAR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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