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F327 OUD

1997 Honda VFR400R3

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,594 mi
Last recorded63,594 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR400R335,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF327 OUD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 63,594 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 63,594 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 63,108 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 63,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2023 62,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 61,626 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 61,625 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 59,473 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 59,473 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,282 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 59,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 59,167 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 57,684 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 55,624 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 55,624 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 54,176 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 54,121 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 52,658 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 49,191 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake hoses routed incorrectly

Pass 7 Oct 2006 48,781 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2006 48,781 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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F327 OUD is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F327 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 29 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F327 OUD registered?

F327 OUD is a 1997 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 6 April 1997.

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