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D434 UMB

1991 Honda VFR400R3

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,621 mi
Last recorded68,621 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Honda VFR400R329,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD434 UMB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 68,621 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 68,213 miles

Front Slight Judder

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting Bolt Rubbers (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 68,202 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Slight Judder

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting Bolt Rubbers (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Cush Drive Rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 67,948 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 67,460 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 67,455 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 66,889 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 66,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 65,353 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 64,793 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 64,236 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 64,236 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,482 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 62,672 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn o/s & n/s (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 61,950 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,393 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 60,682 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,682 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,854 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,978 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 55,472 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,472 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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D434 UMB is a 1991 Honda VFR400R3 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1991 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 29,342 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 D434 UMB, 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 35 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D434 UMB is a 1991 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 8 March 1991.

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