MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,221 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
condition of body
front brake binding
How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R3?
Based on 14,263 MOT tests across 2,029 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E253 FNU is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E253 FNU, 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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What year was E253 FNU registered?
E253 FNU is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is E253 FNU safe to buy?
The MOT history for E253 FNU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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