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E18 VFR

1993 Honda VFR400R3

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,734 mi
Last recorded65,734 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda VFR400R333,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 65,734 miles

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

fuel breather hose deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2025 65,689 miles

Fork yoke insecure Top nut loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail Chain rivet link insecure (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel breather hose deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2024 64,865 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,581 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 61,581 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly sicking when handlebars turned (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 60,157 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 59,695 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,021 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,399 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 58,399 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2014 58,289 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,289 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 57,924 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 57,911 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 56,498 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,498 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,288 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

rear suspension slightly stiff

Fail 18 Feb 2010 49,301 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,093 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 47,646 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,056 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
Full Honda VFR400R3 reliability report

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E18 VFR is a 1993 Honda VFR400R3 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1993 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 33,630 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 E18 VFR, 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 33 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E18 VFR registered?

E18 VFR is a 1993 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for E18 VFR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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