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E709 GEO

1988 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,404 mi
Last recorded68,404 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Honda VFR400R348,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE709 GEO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 68,404 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 68,362 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,797 miles

Front Mud guard loose

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

Rear sprocket carrier has slight play

Fail 11 Mar 2019 66,797 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Mud guard loose

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

Rear sprocket carrier has slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2018 56,992 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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E709 GEO is a 1988 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 E709 GEO, 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 E709 GEO registered?

E709 GEO is a 1988 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E709 GEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E709 GEO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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