MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R3?
Based on 14,263 MOT tests across 2,029 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D251 YTY is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D251 YTY, 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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D251 YTY is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 6 January 1997.
Is D251 YTY safe to buy?
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