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F174 THW

1997 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,693 mi
Last recorded50,693 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R335,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF174 THW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,693 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 50,623 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 50,500 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 50,461 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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F174 THW is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 35,533 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 F174 THW, 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F174 THW?

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What year was F174 THW registered?

F174 THW is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is F174 THW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F174 THW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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