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F137 OUD

1996 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,605 mi
Last recorded51,605 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda VFR400R336,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF137 OUD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,605 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,595 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,574 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,546 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,527 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp Taped

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2010 51,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp Taped

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,803 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 26 Jun 2009 48,803 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,671 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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F137 OUD is a 1996 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 F137 OUD, 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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What year was F137 OUD registered?

F137 OUD is a 1996 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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