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K561 JHJ

1992 Honda VFR400

Red Petrol 396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,417 mi
Last recorded32,417 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Honda VFR40038,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK561 JHJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 32,417 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 34,168 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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))

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,397 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 25,397 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,736 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 19,736 miles

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

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

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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K561 JHJ is a 1992 Honda VFR400 in Red with a 396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K561 JHJ, 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 K561 JHJ registered?

K561 JHJ is a 1992 Honda VFR400, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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