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E175 AYB

1995 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,441 mi
Last recorded29,441 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda VFR400R334,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE175 AYB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 29,441 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 29,441 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 28,790 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 28,424 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 28,416 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 28,268 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 28,002 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 27,750 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 27,655 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,630 miles

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,537 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 27,432 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 27,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,850 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

play in cush drive

Fail 28 Feb 2012 26,850 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

play in cush drive

Pass 12 Jun 2010 26,807 miles

slight bind rear brake

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 26,805 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

slight bind rear brake

Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,250 miles

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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E175 AYB is a 1995 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 34,088 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 E175 AYB, 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 31 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E175 AYB is a 1995 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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