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K134 JVX

1996 Honda Vfr 400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,791 mi
Last recorded55,791 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Vfr 40044,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK134 JVX
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 55,791 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 55,039 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 53,575 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 53,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 51,632 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 51,484 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 51,484 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 51,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 51,189 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Riders footrest fouling swing arm but movement not impaired

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 50,361 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

tested as solo

Fail 24 Jun 2017 49,528 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

tested as solo

Fail 22 Jul 2016 49,507 miles

Front Gradient brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.D1c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

pillion seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,840 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,123 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,644 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 44,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,580 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 37,580 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 400?

Based on 1,739 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
494
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
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K134 JVX is a 1996 Honda Vfr 400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Honda Vfr 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 44,046 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 Vfr 400 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K134 JVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Vfr 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K134 JVX registered?

K134 JVX is a 1996 Honda Vfr 400, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is K134 JVX safe to buy?

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