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C870 PHG

1996 Honda VFR400R3

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,907 mi
Last recorded44,907 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR400R336,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC870 PHG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,907 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,702 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 44,702 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,929 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

can not see brake flid level in res front

number plate starting to delam at bolt mountings

Fail 13 Apr 2012 42,905 miles

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

can not see brake flid level in res front

number plate starting to delam at bolt mountings

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,078 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 42,078 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 41,513 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Jun 2008 41,474 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2007 404,548 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 40,548 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,804 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 39,711 miles

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2006 39,598 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Nearside Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R3?

Based on 14,263 MOT tests across 2,029 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
2,029
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 290
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 270
reflector on motorcycle missing 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 254
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 202
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C870 PHG is a 1996 Honda VFR400R3 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 36,214 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 C870 PHG, 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 30 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C870 PHG is a 1996 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 19 July 1996.

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