MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,484 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R3?
Based on 14,263 MOT tests across 2,029 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A78 ROD is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 35,533 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 VFR400R3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 290 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A78 ROD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda VFR400R3 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A78 ROD registered?
A78 ROD is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 3 June 1997.
Is A78 ROD safe to buy?
The MOT history for A78 ROD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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