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E780 CGK

1988 Honda VFR400R3

Yellow Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,478 mi
Last recorded58,478 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
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

RegistrationE780 CGK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2009 58,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 58,478 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,890 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 56,019 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 56,019 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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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E780 CGK is a 1988 Honda VFR400R3 in Yellow with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E780 CGK, 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 E780 CGK registered?

E780 CGK is a 1988 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E780 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E780 CGK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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