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E271 LUT

1996 Honda VFR400R3

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,942 mi
Last recorded40,942 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR400R336,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE271 LUT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 40,942 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,806 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,784 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,692 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,151 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

the front brake lever is slightly damaged

the front disc is slightly rusty

the front tyre is cracking slightly

the rear offside footpeg and hanger are slightly damaged

the rear tyre is cracking slightly

Fail 2 Aug 2014 35,144 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

the front brake lever is slightly damaged

the front disc is slightly rusty

the front tyre is cracking slightly

the rear offside footpeg and hanger are slightly damaged

the rear tyre is cracking slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,107 miles

rear tyre close to exhaust,

rear tyre slightly perished,

Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,203 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 32,203 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 12 Feb 2011 31,257 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust repaired with exhaust paste/putty.

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 31,257 miles

Exhaust repaired with exhaust paste/putty.

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 31,216 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,155 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 31,155 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 30,465 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Jan 2009 30,415 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 30,415 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 30,244 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 26,204 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 21,092 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 21,039 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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E271 LUT is a 1996 Honda VFR400R3 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 36,214 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 E271 LUT, 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 30 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E271 LUT is a 1996 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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