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E334 CTU

1988 Honda VFR400R3

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,949 mi
Last recorded59,949 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR400R348,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE334 CTU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 59,949 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 59,944 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 59,459 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,562 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 48,858 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 42,085 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 42,067 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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E334 CTU is a 1988 Honda VFR400R3 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 48,888 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 E334 CTU, 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 38 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E334 CTU registered?

E334 CTU is a 1988 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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