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D194 BMV

1998 Honda VFR400R3

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,757 mi
Last recorded23,757 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VFR400R335,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD194 BMV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 23,757 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 23,534 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 23,331 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 22,825 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 22,272 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2019 21,680 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 21,126 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 18,700 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,638 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,588 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 18,588 miles

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 11 May 2013 18,570 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,524 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 18,524 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,938 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 17,731 miles

front brakes binding slightly.

number plate cut down.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 15,929 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

number plate cut down.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 15,926 miles

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

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

number plate cut down.

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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D194 BMV is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 35,552 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D194 BMV, 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 28 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D194 BMV is a 1998 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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