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F217 DDY

1997 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,196 mi
Last recorded76,196 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R335,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF217 DDY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 76,196 miles

Rear slight brake bind

Pass 2 Jun 2012 74,964 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 May 2011 73,617 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,466 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 72,731 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 72,552 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 70,625 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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F217 DDY is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F217 DDY, 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.

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What year was F217 DDY registered?

F217 DDY is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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