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L957 JOP

1998 Honda VF400F

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,440 mi
Last recorded52,440 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Honda VF400F37,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL957 JOP
MakeHonda
ModelVF400F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2009 52,440 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,849 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 51,794 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 51,691 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda VF400F?

Based on 1,833 MOT tests across 351 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
399
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
351
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 59
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
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L957 JOP is a 1998 Honda VF400F in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Honda VF400F models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 37,087 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 VF400F fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L957 JOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF400F typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VF400F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L957 JOP registered?

L957 JOP is a 1998 Honda VF400F, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is L957 JOP safe to buy?

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